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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 17, 1980

There is established the President's Committee on the International Labor Organization (ILO).

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Jun 17, 1980

The young people of America are one of our greatest natural resources.

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Jun 17, 1980

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 22, 1980, as National Athletic Boosters Week.

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Jun 17, 1980

The talks provided a good basis for working together in the future toward their common goal of a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

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Jun 17, 1980

I'm very deeply grateful for the visit by King Hussein to our country again.

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Jun 17, 1980

I will nominate Thomas W. Fredericks, of Boulder, Colo., to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs.

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Jun 17, 1980

Youth athletic programs are heavily dependent on voluntary contributions of funds and services from individuals.

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Jun 17, 1980

Exemptions from applicable fuel use prohibitions may only be granted under the provisions of the Power plant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.

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Jun 16, 1980

I will nominate Ethel Bent Walsh, of Washington, D.C., for reappointment as a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Jun 16, 1980

These discussions were both very frank and extremely cordial and constructive.

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Jun 16, 1980

To Their Majesties, King Hussein and Queen Noor, to the friendship which binds our two nations and our two people together, and to the commitment to peace and the enhancement of human rights and a better life for all those of faith and…

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Jun 16, 1980

It is with great pleasure that I sign into law today H.R. 3434, the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980.

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Jun 16, 1980

This legislation holds the promise of dramatically improving the lives of these children and their families.

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Jun 16, 1980

I believe this legislation represents an important initiative in Federal policy.

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Jun 15, 1980

I hereby proclaim July 21, 1980, as Veterans Administration 50th Anniversary Day.

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Jun 12, 1980

Such approaches can cut cost and red tape without sacrificing legitimate regulatory goals.

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Jun 12, 1980

The ultimate status of the West Bank and Gaza area will be determined in accordance with the agreement reached at Camp David.

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Jun 12, 1980

We have made some progress in the reuniting of divided families.

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Jun 12, 1980

We consider these settlements to be contrary to the Geneva Convention.

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Jun 12, 1980

Often, however, alternatives that allow flexibility or use market forces can make regulation more cost-effective.

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Jun 12, 1980

We have not demanded from Israel that any settlements be dismantled.

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Jun 12, 1980

I will certainly encourage King Hussein to join in these talks as soon as it's possible for him to agree to do so.

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Jun 12, 1980

We have long maintained this position under the administration of previous Presidents... that the establishment of settlements in that area was contrary to progress toward a comprehensive peace.

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