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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 2, 1980

Today we strengthen American education, and by doing so, we enlarge a precious possession—American liberty.

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Oct 2, 1980

During fiscal year 1981, members may be paid a variable housing allowance as permitted by Section 4(c) of the Military Personnel and Compensation Amendments of 1980; a member shall be deemed to be living in a 'high housing cost area'…

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Oct 2, 1980

I know that your association is on record favoring the appointment of a woman Supreme Court justice.

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Oct 2, 1980

We still have a full agenda before us, including the passage of the equal rights amendment.

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Oct 2, 1980

But the President believes that today's economic data, and those of the last several months, indicate that his economic policies are working and provide the basis for a healthy and noninflationary recovery.

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Oct 2, 1980

The idea that lack of money should be no barrier to a college education is no longer a dream, it's a reality.

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Oct 2, 1980

We are deeply grateful for President Zia's role as a spokesman for the Islamic Conference.

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Oct 2, 1980

I am proud of our cooperative relationship and our achievements to date.

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Oct 2, 1980

Our commitment to consult very closely with Pakistan was expressed in an agreement signed in 1959.

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Oct 2, 1980

I am particularly proud that you and the Congressional Democrats beat back Republican attempts to enact a hastily developed, ill-conceived, inflationary, election-year tax cut.

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Oct 2, 1980

The amendment simply says that neither the Federal Government nor any State can pass a law which would discriminate against women.

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