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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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Sep 5, 1976

People should control government, and not the other way around.

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Sep 5, 1976

Strong neighborhoods and families can help the government use its money efficiently, for a change.

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Sep 5, 1976

Neighborhoods and families are the living fiber that holds our society together.

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Sep 5, 1976

We must have a partnership—between a government which knows its limits, a private sector which is encouraged to do the right things, and the people.

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Sep 5, 1976

We need a national law against red-lining, and federal regulatory officials who understand that banks are chartered to serve their communities.

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Sep 5, 1976

We must always be careful not to over-promise, but we also should never underestimate our potential in our nation.

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Sep 5, 1976

We must not lower our standards to accept high inflation, high unemployment, and huge deficits as a normal circumstance.

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Aug 31, 1976

The United States should do as much as possible to avoid general revenue contributions to the Social Security fund.

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Aug 31, 1976

I would favor the taxation of church property other than the church building itself.

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Aug 31, 1976

The federal government has a responsibility to stimulate employment in such crucial areas as rebuilding our railroads.

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Aug 31, 1976

I think that a basic cornerstone of our foreign policy should be preservation of the nation of Israel, its right to exist, and its right to exist in peace.

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Aug 31, 1976

I would certainly try to honor the religious beliefs of those groups.

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Aug 31, 1976

The best approach usually is job stimulation through private industry.

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Aug 31, 1976

I would like to see more openness in government, an absence of secrecy, an accountability of public officials for their performance.

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Aug 31, 1976

I've learned from those experiences, I study the Bible—I read a chapter from the Bible every night without exception—and that gives me a constant inclination to study.

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Aug 31, 1976

I think that sort of personal attitude—environment—within which I live helps me to do a better job in dealing with the transient and quite often controversial decisions that have to be made in political life, or in business life, or in a…

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Aug 31, 1976

A comprehensive national health insurance program is needed which guarantees to every person as much care as he or she needs.

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Aug 31, 1976

The United States should put primary efforts on ensuring full employment.

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Aug 31, 1976

The revolving door between regulatory agencies and the regulated industries should be closed.

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Aug 31, 1976

With proper national planning and determined execution of long-range policies, energy conservation and production can be increased.

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Aug 31, 1976

We should strive toward a balanced budget in times of normal prosperity.

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