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 31, 1980

Not only have we contributed a lot in sports and greatness and personal courage and commitment and sacrifice in time of peace, but in time of war, Americans from all over the world, whose families have come here, have been willing to offer…

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Oct 31, 1980

I am committed to national health insurance, which will provide a cost-saving emphasis on the prevention of disease.

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Oct 30, 1980

The Board was established to promote cooperation between private investors and businesses and community development corporation projects.

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Oct 30, 1980

We would never have had the civil rights bill, the voting rights bill, had Roosevelt, Johnson, Kennedy not been elected.

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Oct 30, 1980

The committee will recommend the policies and priorities of the National Institute of Justice.

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Oct 30, 1980

I grew up during the Depression years on the farm, and I saw how my own life was transformed by a Federal Government that I felt cared about us.

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