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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 6, 1980

This bill represents a reasonable approach to the broad advancement of fusion research and technology.

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Oct 6, 1980

This memorial should serve to remind us for all time that when any fellow human being is stripped of humanity, tortured, or defiled, or is victimized by terrorism, prejudice, or racism, that all human beings are degraded.

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Oct 6, 1980

I can already tell that this is going to be a delightful evening.

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Oct 6, 1980

There's never been any equivocation in my own administration about a common approach to these concepts of the enhancement of freedom and the enhancement of the worth of individual human beings.

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Oct 6, 1980

This act authorizes United States participation in a 50-percent increase in quotas in the International Monetary Fund.

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Oct 6, 1980

I was honored to visit the people of Nigeria on that occasion.

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Oct 6, 1980

I am proud that annual increases in these benefits have been enacted during each year of my administration.

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Oct 6, 1980

I'm convinced this act will reduce the suffering of millions of Americans who are robbed of satisfying lives by mental illness.

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Oct 6, 1980

I'm proud that my family and his family, personified by Ted Kennedy, have been able to work harmoniously and in a partnership on this far-reaching legislation.

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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

I'd like to raise my glass in a toast tonight to the man who holds that umbrella and who exemplifies to the utmost degree the qualities and aspirations of the people who he leads.

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