Political Quotes

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 11, 1980

The Nation is looking to the Democratic Party to find a way for our country.

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Jun 11, 1980

I think I've failed to anticipate the burdens, and I failed to anticipate the limitations on resolving the problems in the world.

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Jun 11, 1980

I would welcome nothing more than peace and harmony between us, as leaders, and between our nations.

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Jun 11, 1980

Citizens working together through voluntary agencies can become partners in the effort to build better communities, a healthier nation, and a more peaceful world.

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Jun 11, 1980

This report will provide further information on the development of the Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan.

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Jun 11, 1980

The Alliance is much stronger now than it has been in many years.

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Jun 11, 1980

I congratulate the House of Representatives for passing the fair housing amendment of 1980 by a vote of 310-96.

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Jun 11, 1980

This is the most important civil rights bill to be considered by the Congress in more than a decade.

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Jun 11, 1980

I would like to shake hands and thank every one of you for the good work you've done.

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Jun 11, 1980

We've initiated in the last 3 years, a long-range defense program to revitalize the NATO Alliance.

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Jun 11, 1980

I'm very excited about going to Italy because of the great reception and hospitality that has been extended to the members of my family who have been there.

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Jun 11, 1980

I will nominate James Bert Thomas, Jr., of McLean, Va., to be Inspector General of the Department of Education.

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Jun 11, 1980

The Camp David accords outline a way to resolve the Palestinian issue, to give the Palestinians a voice in the determination of their own future.

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Jun 10, 1980

He was a great leader of his people, a good friend of the United States, and a friend I valued.

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Jun 10, 1980

I consider his death a great loss for Japan and for the world.

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Jun 10, 1980

I think the key to the revitalization of our cities lies in volunteer work within the neighborhoods.

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Jun 10, 1980

He was one of the warmest people I have known, and I came to trust fully in his judgment and counsel.

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Jun 10, 1980

I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the death of Prime Minister Ohira.

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