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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 13, 1980

I want to express my thanks to all of you for being willing to help with this very fine legislation.

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Oct 13, 1980

We have cut, with the help of the Congress, Federal paperwork by 15 percent.

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Oct 13, 1980

Those who ignore this challenge...have failed to grasp what may well be the central challenge of our time.

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Oct 13, 1980

Additionally, all of the hostages will be excused from Federal taxes for the period of time spent in captivity.

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Oct 13, 1980

I want every voter to get answers to the important questions about each candidate.

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Oct 13, 1980

The railroad deregulation act strips away needless and costly regulations in favor of market forces.

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Oct 13, 1980

It will be a major boost for the revitalization of the American economy.

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Oct 13, 1980

The Staggers Rail Act of 1980 is the capstone of my own efforts to get rid of needless and burdensome Federal regulations.

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Oct 13, 1980

I am pleased that the Federal Government is taking the lead in providing these privacy protections.

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Oct 13, 1980

I challenge him now in a very constructive way, not an adversarial way, to meet me under any circumstances on a head-to-head debate.

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Oct 13, 1980

This act will help assure a strong and healthy future for our Nation's railroads and the men and women who work for them.

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