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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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Sep 30, 1980

We will modernize our basic industries, such as steel and automobiles.

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Sep 30, 1980

No other country builds safer cars that offer more protection in a collision.

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Sep 30, 1980

I urge American consumers to go into the showrooms around this country and test drive these new American cars.

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Sep 30, 1980

I supported this bill enthusiastically, as a former nuclear engineer and as President.

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Sep 30, 1980

I would pray that the hostages would come home at the earliest possible moment regardless of the date of the election.

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Sep 29, 1980

The comprehensive steel agreement that we've reached is proof that the proper role of government is to be a partner in economic change, not an impediment.

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Sep 29, 1980

Modernization of the American steel industry will call for high levels of investment in new plant and equipment for a number of years.

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Sep 29, 1980

I am delighted that the House of Representatives today joined the Senate in accepting the conference report on the mental health systems act.

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Sep 29, 1980

I'm determined to carry it out, and I'm also equally determined that it will be successful.

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Sep 29, 1980

My steel program will help improve the condition of the steel industry.

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Sep 29, 1980

Without changes in Federal policies, it is questionable whether over the next few years the industry would be able to do so.

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