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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

When Dr. Brzezinski told him about his conversation with Billy Carter and the intelligence report on which it was based, he approved of the action taken.

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Oct 1, 1980

I think we have got to guarantee women's rights in the Constitution of the United States of America.

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Oct 1, 1980

I believe it is inappropriate for the Congress to interpose itself between the courts and a Cabinet officer on this matter.

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Oct 1, 1980

We've tripled the number of black-owned or -controlled stations in the last 2 years.

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Oct 1, 1980

I believe that in the future, now and in the future, when Americans go to shop for an automobile, they'll see that this is a highly competitive car in workmanship and quality with any in the world.

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Oct 1, 1980

I hope you will have learned a lot about me and the rest of the Nation.

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Oct 1, 1980

We've made a lot of progress even against the tremendous test or challenge of the energy crisis.

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Oct 1, 1980

I think it is important to make clear my concerns about several of its provisions.

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Oct 1, 1980

This issue has been dealt with adequately by the Supreme Court.

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Oct 1, 1980

I think we've got a lot more confidence now than we had in '76.

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Oct 1, 1980

Billy Carter had no influence or effect on any U.S. Government policy or actions concerning Libya.

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Oct 1, 1980

Billy Carter was acting as a private citizen and was acting without prior consultation with the White House in his associations with Libya.

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