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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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Jan 12, 1981

I have approved the agreement and authorized its execution, and urge that the Congress give it favorable consideration.

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Jan 12, 1981

Our Nation has stood as a bulwark for freedom and as a beacon light for others around the world to emulate.

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Jan 12, 1981

And my prayer is and my expectation is the next few years that that commitment and that influence will continue.

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Jan 12, 1981

The primary reason for appealing the decision to the Supreme Court is to secure a definitive ruling from that Court on an issue which, over the last decade, has created many occasions for confrontation between the executive and legislative…

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Jan 12, 1981

I find that continued implementation of the Emergency Building Temperature Restrictions, Energy Conservation Plan No. 2, is required in the national interest.

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Jan 12, 1981

I have determined that the administration of the Reception and Placement Grants should be retained by the Department of State.

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Jan 12, 1981

The proposed bilateral agreement between us reflects the desire of the Government of the United States and the Government of Colombia to update the framework for peaceful nuclear cooperation between our two countries.

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Jan 12, 1981

I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to Section 123(d) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the text of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government…

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Jan 12, 1981

In my judgment, the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and Colombia, together with its accompanying exchange of notes, meets all statutory requirements.

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Jan 12, 1981

I know all of you are outstanding men and women who have spoken loudly and clearly for the best interests of the working people of this Nation.

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Jan 12, 1981

This is the last night that we'll hear the Strolling Strings in the White House for a long time.

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Jan 12, 1981

The challenge of preventing war—and redirecting resources from arsenals of war to human needs is the greatest challenge confronting mankind in this last quarter of the 20th century.

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Jan 12, 1981

I have now issued the attached Proclamation which renews the required statutory findings and continues the Plan in effect until October 16, 1981, unless sooner rescinded.

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Jan 7, 1981

I hereby transmit to Congress the 11th Annual Report of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968.

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Jan 7, 1981

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the Statutes of the United States of America.

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Jan 7, 1981

Secretary Christopher always carries out his missions successfully, but what the response will be we don't know.

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Jan 7, 1981

I appreciated your invitation to come to your house, although I just got it last night.

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Jan 7, 1981

I think the proposals that have been exchanged through the Algerians are reasonable and a foundation for resolving the differences between us, but I can't predict success.

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Jan 7, 1981

This report details the Department of Transportation's responsibility and progress in regulating safe pipeline transport of natural and other gases on Federal lands.

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Jan 6, 1981

The international crisis created by the seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran and the taking of Americans hostage overshadowed much of the 34th General Assembly.

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Jan 6, 1981

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution of the United States of America, and in order to improve the administration of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), it is hereby ordered as follows.

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