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 8, 1980

The truth is that the vast majority are law-abiding citizens whose only purpose is to seek freedom and to be reunited with their families.

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Jun 8, 1980

I will nominate Lindsay D. Norman, Jr., of Harwood, Md., to be Director of the Bureau of Mines.

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Jun 8, 1980

This bill is the product of several years of intensive study and review conducted by this administration and the Congress.

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Jun 8, 1980

I want you to know that we have the existing proposals and the new programs to cushion the effects of this recession.

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Jun 8, 1980

The best way to resolve either actual or deeply felt beliefs that there is discrimination is to work together toward a common future.

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Jun 8, 1980

I am mindful that the Federal Government must bear its fair share of the resettlement, and other costs.

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Jun 8, 1980

The dangerous and disorderly flow of boats from Cuba is just about at an end.

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Jun 8, 1980

We cannot lose sight of our fundamental obligation to share what God has given us with those less fortunate than we are.

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Jun 6, 1980

These criminals will not be resettled or relocated in American communities under any circumstances.

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Jun 6, 1980

This action by the Cuban Government... is a direct and serious violation of international law.

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Jun 6, 1980

The vast majority of those Cubans who have come to this country were and are law-abiding citizens whose only purpose was to seek freedom and to seek reunification with their families.

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Jun 6, 1980

Those responsible for the disturbances at Fort Chaffee are confined and will be confined until fair decisions can be made on criminal prosecution or exclusion from this country or both.

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Jun 5, 1980

The White House announced that the President has declared a major disaster for the State of Nebraska as a result of severe storms and tornadoes.

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Jun 5, 1980

This legislative relief is unwarranted because of the preferential treatment and special advantage it would accord the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe vis-a-vis other tribes whose circumstances may be similar.

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Jun 5, 1980

On signing S. 2253, the Northeast corridor appropriations bill, into law

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Jun 5, 1980

The President's meeting with representatives of food processing firms to discuss pricing policies

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Jun 5, 1980

Remarks at the opening session of the White House Conference on Families in Baltimore, Md.

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Jun 5, 1980

Nomination of Susan C. Getzendanner to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

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Jun 5, 1980

Any license for the importation of crude oil or gasoline shall remain valid until 12:01 a.m. September 1, 1980.

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Jun 5, 1980

I am returning, without my approval, H.R. 5036, a bill that would accord certain land and monetary benefits upon the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Colorado and New Mexico.

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Jun 4, 1980

The fee on imported oil is an integral part of energy, economic and foreign policy goals that hold important benefits both for the welfare of our citizens and for the security of our Nation.

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