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.
Sep 29, 1980
This legislation will benefit the vast majority of species which have too often been neglected.
Sep 29, 1980
I have already acted, in my Economic Revitalization Program, to introduce measures that will help steel, as well as other industries, to accelerate the technological innovation and capital investment that are necessary to our economic…
Sep 29, 1980
Without changes in Federal policies, it is questionable whether over the next few years the industry would be able to do so.
Sep 28, 1980
I believe, as you do, that every worker has a right to be employed in a place that's safe and healthy.
Sep 28, 1980
Let me say, in closing, that the rights of women, the rights of minorities, the rights of those who are afflicted and oppressed, the rights of free speech and free expression, the rights of working people to organize and bargain…
Sep 28, 1980
When you pick a candidate and when you pick a party, just look for the union label.
Sep 28, 1980
I am proud to be President of a great nation that stands up for human rights.
Sep 25, 1980
Beginning October 1, 1980, such support shall be provided in accordance with Section 213 of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act, 1945 (31 U.S.C. 696).
Sep 25, 1980
This is the way a free society ought to be, and I'm very grateful for it.
Sep 25, 1980
One is it shows the influence that just one or two private citizens can have if they feel very deeply about an important subject.
Sep 25, 1980
The United States has indicated that it would be willing to host a meeting to review these issues if that should seem desirable.
Sep 25, 1980
This signing ceremony for the infant formula bill is particularly gratifying to me as President for several reasons.
Sep 25, 1980
I appreciate the dedication of these parents, the news media, and the Members of the House and Senate on a bipartisan basis.
Sep 25, 1980
To overcome this problem, I have directed the Department of Education to take the lead in coordinating Federal efforts to eliminate functional illiteracy.
Sep 25, 1980
The biggest challenges rest with the library and information community.
Sep 25, 1980
The United States wishes to underscore improving relations with this important central African country.
Sep 25, 1980
We must also recognize the constraints of national security, privacy, efficient decision making, and costs.
Sep 25, 1980
Today I announce the appointment of Marjorie Fry Davis as a member of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House.
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