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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 29, 1980

I am firmly committed to the reauthorization of a strong Clean Air Act next year.

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Sep 29, 1980

A healthy and modern steel industry is vital to our Nation's economy and also to our Nation's security.

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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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Sep 29, 1980

I have already acted, in my Economic Revitalization Program, to introduce measures that will help steel, as well as other industries, to accelerate the technological innovation and capital investment that are necessary to our economic…

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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

Nothing is of greater importance to the future of America than education.

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Sep 29, 1980

It will also, for the first time, make grants available for the prevention of mental illness and the promotion of mental health.

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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

I will nominate Gardner Patterson to be a member of the U.S. International Trade Commission.

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Sep 29, 1980

This bill, which had its origins in the hard work of the President's Commission on Mental Health, is a landmark piece of legislation.

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