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.
Oct 23, 1980
There will be absolutely no change in the assurance given to the Congress in 1978.
Oct 23, 1980
I have sent to the Congress a budget amendment to provide more than $3.8 million for medical examinations and health studies for the people exposed to contamination in the Love Canal area of Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Oct 21, 1980
I will do all I can to make sure your report does not sit on the shelves.
Oct 21, 1980
As long as I'm in the White House, we'll have a strong defense, second to none on Earth in military equipment and in our Armed Forces personnel.
Oct 20, 1980
I've stationed a flotilla of Coast Guard and Navy ships... to make sure we could control the flow of those who came here against our laws.
Oct 20, 1980
My signing this legislation today is a mark of our determination to protect the marine environment from pollution.
Oct 19, 1980
Since I became President in January of 1977, there have been more than 400,000 net new jobs added in Ohio alone.
Oct 19, 1980
I want every citizen of New York to know they are just as much my constituent as it is any of theirs.
Oct 19, 1980
You've helped our Nation greatly in the menial labor of building the railroads to the West.
Oct 19, 1980
It's extremely important to our Nation and our conscience and our soul to treat the most deprived in a fair way.
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