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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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Oct 28, 1980

When our Nation is united, this Nation has never failed to solve any problems.

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Oct 28, 1980

I tell you that the differences between me and Ronald Reagan that I have outlined tonight are more deep and more penetrating differences even than those I've outlined to you about basic Democratic and Republican philosophy.

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Oct 28, 1980

When Democrats go into Governors' offices and when Democrats go into the White House following a Republican administration, we have a lot of extra hard work to do.

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Oct 27, 1980

The American people now are facing, next Tuesday, a lonely decision.

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Oct 27, 1980

Yes. We have demanded that the American people sacrifice, and they've done very well.

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Oct 24, 1980

We adopted a formula for target prices based on the cost of production for each crop.

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Oct 24, 1980

Our commitment to human rights is as deep and as important to me today as it was then.

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Oct 24, 1980

We will protect the senior citizens, continue to improve their living conditions.

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Oct 24, 1980

I can guarantee you that as long as a Democrat is in the White House, the social security system will never be threatened with bankruptcy again.

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Oct 24, 1980

It is totally inappropriate to consider any changes to section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974.

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