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

I think we have got to guarantee women's rights in the Constitution of the United States of America.

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Oct 1, 1980

This issue has been dealt with adequately by the Supreme Court.

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Oct 1, 1980

Those cars now in workmanship and those cars in durability and those cars in safety are as good or better than any in the world.

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Oct 1, 1980

We've made a lot of progress even against the tremendous test or challenge of the energy crisis.

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Oct 1, 1980

I can't tell you that it's fast enough, but it's as fast as I can move in setting up laws that give us the authority to do as you want.

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Oct 1, 1980

Billy Carter had no influence or effect on any U.S. Government policy or actions concerning Libya.

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Oct 1, 1980

I will see to it that same day that I get the product information, that it goes to the appropriate agency.

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Oct 1, 1980

After full and careful reflection, there may be differing views on such judgmental matters.

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Oct 1, 1980

About 400,000 more people are at work in Ohio today than there were in January when you attended that first Inauguration.

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Oct 1, 1980

I believe it is inappropriate for the Congress to interpose itself between the courts and a Cabinet officer on this matter.

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Oct 1, 1980

The American people have been convinced by me as President and by others...that we've got to conserve energy and produce more American energy.

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Sep 30, 1980

We will modernize our basic industries, such as steel and automobiles.

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Sep 30, 1980

No other country builds safer cars that offer more protection in a collision.

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Sep 30, 1980

I would pray that the hostages would come home at the earliest possible moment regardless of the date of the election.

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Sep 30, 1980

I will not rest until the working men and women in the auto industry are back on the job with full-time, steady work.

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Sep 30, 1980

I have never found any incompatibility between my own religious faith and my duties as President.

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Sep 30, 1980

The purpose of these guidelines is to caution government employees against dealing with members of the President's family in ways that create either the reality or the appearance of impropriety.

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Sep 30, 1980

We are working cooperatively with States in resolving longstanding problems related to Federal reserved water rights.

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Sep 30, 1980

I intend to be your President when a constant stream of ships full of American-built cars are unloading in Tokyo and Yokohama.

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Sep 30, 1980

I think we're well on the way toward bringing it together—government, labor, management in those key basic industries to our country.

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Sep 30, 1980

I herewith report 22 deferrals of fiscal year 1981 funds totalling $619.1 million.

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