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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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Jul 14, 1976

It has already been a year when voters have confounded the experts.

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Jul 14, 1976

I accept it, in the words of John F. Kennedy, with a full and grateful heart.

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Jul 14, 1976

I have absolutely no doubt that I have made the right decision.

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Jul 14, 1976

We have lost some precious things that historically have bound our people and our government together.

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Jul 14, 1976

I have discussed it enough with him to know that he and I will be searching for a way to let the Vice President be completely involved in our nation's affairs.

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Jul 11, 1976

I think abortion is wrong, and I think that within the present ruling of the Supreme Court that everything possible should be done to minimize the need for abortions, and I will do that.

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Jul 11, 1976

I think that his extremely great success in the primaries of which he did enter as a candidate showed that even in very conservative states like Nebraska his role in the CIA investigations was certainly not a detriment politically, but it…

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Jul 11, 1976

I feel a very heavy responsibility on my shoulders in that I might very well be helping to choose the next President of our country if I should be successful in being elected, and I recognize that very clearly, yes.

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Jul 11, 1976

I wanted the Vice President to be in charge of women's rights, amnesty, abortion, gun control, Gay liberation.

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