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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 1, 1980

Your downtown restoration effort shows that you can be proud not only of what you've done already but what you expect to accomplish in the months and the years ahead.

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Oct 1, 1980

The American people have been convinced by me as President and by others...that we've got to conserve energy and produce more American energy.

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Oct 1, 1980

There's a more sober careful judgment of the actions of a President than there is of a candidate who's running against the President.

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Oct 1, 1980

I have never felt that Ronald Reagan was going to lead this Nation deliberately into war.

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Oct 1, 1980

Even in the light of hindsight, the President respectfully differs with the subcommittee's views.

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Oct 1, 1980

Those cars now in workmanship and those cars in durability and those cars in safety are as good or better than any in the world.

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Oct 1, 1980

I urge the Congress to pass the remaining regular appropriations bills promptly upon its return next month.

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Oct 1, 1980

I think that we've got a much better chance to carry New Jersey than we had in 1976.

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