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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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Aug 10, 1976

We will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate among us those who do.

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Aug 8, 1976

I believe that the so-called prejudice against me because I am a southerner and because I'm a Baptist was overestimated to begin with.

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Aug 8, 1976

I think abortion is wrong and I think that government ought not ever do anything to encourage abortion.

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Aug 8, 1976

I think that the government should do everything possible to minimize abortions.

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Aug 8, 1976

My own religious convictions on the abortion issue are in conflict with the laws that our nation must observe.

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Aug 8, 1976

I do favor the right of the Attorney General to obtain pre-merger injunction.

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Aug 8, 1976

I would not approve of [the use of Medicaid funds for abortion] at all.

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Aug 8, 1976

I have been deeply hurt, as have many other Americans in the last few years, with the deterioration and the quality of our governmental processes.

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Aug 8, 1976

Because of my success in the primaries, people began to study the beliefs of Southern Baptists.

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Aug 8, 1976

I think that the President himself has certainly a right, even an obligation, to express to the public displeasure or criticism of programming content.

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Aug 8, 1976

Our public opinion polls have shown since the convention that I have strong support from all religious groups.

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Aug 8, 1976

I think that if I try to ascribe that completely to religious convictions, that would probably be inappropriate.

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Aug 8, 1976

I believe that it would take approximately a year before a final and comprehensive proposal can be made to the Congress.

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Aug 8, 1976

I would do everything I could through moral persuasion and through my own actions as President to minimize a need for abortion.

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Aug 8, 1976

I would like to be known as the foremost protector of consumers.

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Aug 8, 1976

I am strongly opposed to the proliferation of new agencies, departments, bureaus, boards and commissions because it adds on to an already confused federal bureaucratic structure.

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