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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 7, 1980

This bill is an important achievement, but we also must look candidly at our Nation's remaining housing requirements.

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Oct 7, 1980

I think we have a better prospect in the future for stronger cities, better neighborhoods—rural and urban—effective housing programs.

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Oct 7, 1980

I remain committed to disciplined tax and spending policies to reduce inflationary pressures and to encourage productivity gains.

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Oct 6, 1980

It is extremely important to our Nation and the world that the Senate take this up as a priority item and complete legislative action when it reconvenes in November.

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Oct 6, 1980

Our participation is important not only because we have a deep self-interest in the health of the world economy but also because our quota gives us important financial rights and influence over decisions in the international monetary…

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Oct 6, 1980

We hope that this delay in getting out of the car will be matched by your delay in leaving our country.

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Oct 6, 1980

This provides help for those who are most in need, who've been most underserved in the past.

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Oct 6, 1980

I have today signed H.R. 6308, the Magnetic Fusion Energy Engineering Act of 1980.

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Oct 6, 1980

We were particularly gratified to cooperate with Nigeria in helping to see established the new democracy in Zimbabwe.

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