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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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Aug 30, 1976

We will never use unemployment and recession as a tool to fight inflation.

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Aug 30, 1976

The unemployment rate today at 7.8 percent is higher than any time between the Great Depression and the inauguration of Gerald Ford.

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Aug 30, 1976

We can create jobs, maintain stable prices, meet our people's needs, and achieve a balanced budget.

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Aug 29, 1976

Whenever a government prescribed freedom as a basic premise, inevitably the strong overcame the weak.

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Aug 29, 1976

In several counties the registrars office was opened 1 hour per week.

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Aug 29, 1976

I don't ordinarily wake up in the middle of the night and worry.

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Aug 29, 1976

I think it will be a tough campaign, but we are ready for it.

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Aug 29, 1976

I think the nation's consciousness has been stirred by some of the great leaders that have been chosen in this country in the electoral process.

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Aug 29, 1976

That's right, we'll both be very careful about spending money.

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