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 9, 1980

There can be no higher honor, in my judgment, than to call someone an exemplary volunteer in mental health.

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Jun 9, 1980

I can represent my party, the Democratic Party, and he can represent his, the Republican Party, and we can have an uninterrupted debate on our own policies.

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Jun 9, 1980

I hereby find pursuant to section 620 (f) of the Act that the furnishing of assistance to Yugoslavia under chapter 5 of part II of the Act effective immediately is vital to the security of the United States.

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Jun 8, 1980

The new voluntary certification program, which I strongly and actively supported, will do the senior citizens of our country a great service.

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Jun 8, 1980

I have high ambitions for this country in the coming years, and I want to complete the job we've started together.

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Jun 8, 1980

We have no intention of abandoning this agreement even though Castro demands it now.

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Jun 8, 1980

This despicable action of Castro is a violation of international law and practice.

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Jun 8, 1980

Thank God for you and for the Italian Americans who provide the strength for our country.

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Jun 8, 1980

We could not permit this unsafe and uncontrollable flotilla to continue.

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Jun 8, 1980

The American Committee on Italian American Migration has helped to keep this American ideal a reality.

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Jun 8, 1980

We will not stand idly by while Castro willfully seeks to violate those laws or our immigration process.

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Jun 8, 1980

It is a pleasure for me to be in Miami to speak to the Cuban-American community through the local Spanish language press.

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Jun 8, 1980

H.R. 3236 is designed to help disabled beneficiaries return to work by minimizing the risks involved in accepting paid employment.

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Jun 8, 1980

There is racism in many places in America, in the minds of many Americans.

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Jun 8, 1980

Today I have signed H.R. 3236, the Social Security Disability Amendments of 1980.

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