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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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Apr 20, 1980

Trade opportunities are just beginning to be felt by the people of the two nations on an equal basis.

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Apr 20, 1980

I transmit herewith, for Senate advice and consent to ratification, the Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of Malta with Respect to Taxes on Income.

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Apr 20, 1980

The basic one is: Can we afford to neglect the needs of children? And the answer from everywhere came: No.

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Apr 18, 1980

I think the American people's judgment is so sound that they will penetrate the false claims.

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Apr 17, 1980

I believe the American people have understood my problems and that they are their problems.

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Apr 17, 1980

Announcement of action by Phillips Petroleum Go. to comply with the anti-inflation program price standards

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Apr 17, 1980

Nomination of George Ross Anderson, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina

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Apr 17, 1980

Herbert J. Hansell has been accorded the personal rank of Ambassador during his tenure.

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Apr 17, 1980

I will never do a false apology to a group of terrorists who have besmirched our Nation.

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Apr 16, 1980

I have also directed the Secretary of the Treasury to revoke existing licenses for transactions by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States with Iran Air, the National Iranian Oil Company, and the National Iranian Gas…

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Apr 16, 1980

Make any payment, transfer of credit, or other transfer of funds or other property or interests therein, except for purposes of family remittances.

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Apr 16, 1980

Lasting peace can be achieved in the Middle East only through a comprehensive settlement.

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Apr 16, 1980

I cannot freeze, now, imports of the small foreign cars that American consumers want.

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Apr 16, 1980

I reaffirm the longstanding American commitment to the security and well-being of Israel and to the achievement of a just and lasting peace between Israel and its neighbors.

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Apr 16, 1980

I hereby report to the Congress that I have today declared a further national emergency and exercised the authority granted by this Act to impose further prohibitions on transactions with Iran.

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Apr 16, 1980

This action is taken with respect to Iran and its nationals for the reasons described in this report.

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Apr 16, 1980

I have a very good feeling about the future this year, about controlling inflation and reduced interest rates.

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Apr 16, 1980

I'm very grateful to be with you today, here in truly an historic place.

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Apr 16, 1980

The thing that makes our Nation strong is that we have that freedom.

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