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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 14, 1980

There is a lot at stake in this election: minimum wage, we've improved it greatly; unemployment compensation, the Congress is now extending it an additional period of time to protect families whose incomes are in danger.

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Oct 14, 1980

I commend Congress for processing district court legislation in a comprehensive manner.

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Oct 14, 1980

This legislation helps to ensure that the organizational structure of the Federal courts will reflect the needs and conditions of the areas they serve.

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Oct 14, 1980

I know from experience how a family feels when the mother or father, the breadwinner, are temporarily out of work.

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Oct 14, 1980

My election can be in your hands, and what you decide the next few hours about the degree of your commitment-to raise money, you finance it; to designate workers, you do it; to lead those workers, you do it.

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Oct 14, 1980

I want to remind you that our Nation has been at peace—for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Oct 14, 1980

The future of America is in the strong hands of American workers like you in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton.

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Oct 14, 1980

I want to see OPEC oil replaced in the world energy markets with Pennsylvania coal.

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Oct 14, 1980

Nothing in this Order shall be construed to limit, delay, or prohibit any agency action which is essential for the protection of public health or safety, for national security, or for the maintenance or rehabilitation of environmental…

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Oct 14, 1980

I represent you in trying to shape a better life for Americans.

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Oct 14, 1980

Ours is a nation of sound beliefs and a sure and certain future.

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Oct 14, 1980

I am pleased to sign into law S. 1873, the Judicial Councils Reform and Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980.

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