Political Quotes

Jimmy Carter

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Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.

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Oct 1, 1980

We've tripled the number of black-owned or -controlled stations in the last 2 years.

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Oct 1, 1980

One of the best things that can be done to hold down interest rates and inflation rates in the future is to continue to save energy and produce more American energy of all kinds.

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Oct 1, 1980

I am pleased that the Congress acted on the continuing resolution for 1981 in time to avoid disruption in Government activities at the start of this fiscal year.

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Oct 1, 1980

I believe the American people want to see nuclear arms controlled.

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Oct 1, 1980

I am not in favor of tax credits to be given to parents, but I am in favor of greatly improving the Federal programs that go to ease the financial burden on parents who send their children to private schools.

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Oct 1, 1980

Billy Carter was acting as a private citizen and was acting without prior consultation with the White House in his associations with Libya.

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Oct 1, 1980

I think that we've got a much better chance to carry New Jersey than we had in 1976.

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Oct 1, 1980

I believe that in the future, now and in the future, when Americans go to shop for an automobile, they'll see that this is a highly competitive car in workmanship and quality with any in the world.

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Oct 1, 1980

Your downtown restoration effort shows that you can be proud not only of what you've done already but what you expect to accomplish in the months and the years ahead.

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Oct 1, 1980

There was no interference by the White House in the Department of Justice's investigation of Billy Carter.

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Oct 1, 1980

There's no reason anymore in this country after the great work that the Congress has done for any young person to be deprived of a college education because of economic circumstances.

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Oct 1, 1980

I think we've got a lot more confidence now than we had in '76.

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Oct 1, 1980

Even in the light of hindsight, the President respectfully differs with the subcommittee's views.

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Oct 1, 1980

When Dr. Brzezinski told him about his conversation with Billy Carter and the intelligence report on which it was based, he approved of the action taken.

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Oct 1, 1980

There's a more sober careful judgment of the actions of a President than there is of a candidate who's running against the President.

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Oct 1, 1980

I hope you will have learned a lot about me and the rest of the Nation.

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Oct 1, 1980

I urge the Congress to pass the remaining regular appropriations bills promptly upon its return next month.

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Oct 1, 1980

Since I've been in the White House, I've not had to send an American soldier into combat.

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Oct 1, 1980

I have never felt that Ronald Reagan was going to lead this Nation deliberately into war.

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Oct 1, 1980

I can guarantee you that you will be financially able to go to college, through grants or loans or work-study programs.

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Oct 1, 1980

I think it is important to make clear my concerns about several of its provisions.

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