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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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Jun 20, 1980

Today marks a milestone of a different sort, but of similar significance.

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Jun 19, 1980

The Camp David accords continue to provide the soundest framework for building on the significant progress which has already been achieved.

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Jun 19, 1980

The two sides agreed on the need for closer consultations among the industrialized democracies to formulate a comprehensive strategy based on mutual security.

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Jun 19, 1980

Today I announced five persons whom I will nominate for reappointment as members of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation.

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Jun 19, 1980

The principles of the rule of law, vital to the health and stability of the world community, are at stake in this crisis.

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Jun 19, 1980

I reiterated the U.S. commitment for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

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Jun 18, 1980

India's failure to accept international safeguards on all its peaceful nuclear activities and its failure to commit itself not to conduct further nuclear explosions are of serious concern to me.

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Jun 18, 1980

I urge my fellow citizens to join with international relief agencies in assisting and helping the Afghan refugees in their struggle for survival.

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Jun 18, 1980

For this reason, last June I directed the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to use maximum speed in updating land management plans.

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Jun 18, 1980

I urge the House and Senate to resolve any differences promptly so that the benefits of this legislation can take effect as soon as possible.

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Jun 18, 1980

I am proud of the progress we have made since the first RPA documents were transmitted to Congress in 1976.

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Jun 18, 1980

This action reflects my judgment that non-proliferation would be set back, not advanced, by withholding these exports.

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Jun 18, 1980

The lamp held high by the Statue of Liberty still sheds its light into the darkness of tyranny, poverty and war.

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Jun 18, 1980

Approval of these exports will help strengthen ties with a key South Asian democracy at a time when it is particularly important for us to do so.

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Jun 18, 1980

The power of democracy and freedom will shape the future of the world.

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Jun 18, 1980

I commend the bipartisan efforts of Chairmen Harold Johnson and James Howard, and ranking minority members William Harsha and Bud Shuster in achieving the rapid passage of this important measure.

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Jun 18, 1980

The wise use of these valuable natural resources is essential for providing continuing social and economic benefits to Americans.

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Jun 18, 1980

I want to make it clear that I do in fact regard these export applications as having fallen within the statutory grace period before the full-scope safeguards requirement of action 128a takes effect.

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Jun 18, 1980

My Administration has demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to maintaining and enhancing the quality of our nation's environment.

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Jun 18, 1980

We are bound by shared ideals, shared goals, and shared respect for one another.

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Jun 18, 1980

America has watched with wonder and with deep appreciation and admiration, in both Spain and Portugal, as they've made a remarkable transition from autocracy to democracy in the last several years.

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Jun 18, 1980

The documents, which are being transmitted to the Congress today, will be useful in your consideration of natural resources policies, programs, and budgets.

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