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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

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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Sep 29, 1980

I have signed H.R. 3292, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980.

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Sep 29, 1980

This legislation will benefit the vast majority of species which have too often been neglected.

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Sep 29, 1980

The challenge of revitalizing this essential industry must be met primarily by the industry itself.

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Sep 28, 1980

When you pick a candidate and when you pick a party, just look for the union label.

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Sep 28, 1980

Equal pay for equal work is a standard that ILG set a long time ago.

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Sep 28, 1980

I am proud to be President of a great nation that stands up for human rights.

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Sep 28, 1980

Let me say, in closing, that the rights of women, the rights of minorities, the rights of those who are afflicted and oppressed, the rights of free speech and free expression, the rights of working people to organize and bargain…

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Sep 28, 1980

I believe, as you do, that every worker has a right to be employed in a place that's safe and healthy.

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