Political Quotes

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 22, 1980

I think the 3½-year record as President has been a good one.

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Sep 22, 1980

I'm grateful that, as President, we've kept our Nation at peace.

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Sep 22, 1980

My judgment is that we've been making now that kind of progress.

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Sep 22, 1980

I have a sober and excited awareness of what the Presidency means to this country.

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Sep 22, 1980

It's important to the American people to know the facts about our Nation, its past, its present, and its future.

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Sep 22, 1980

I'm determined to see our whole Nation benefit as your community has benefited.

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Sep 22, 1980

I'm against busing, and Jim Corman is against busing, and others are, too.

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Sep 22, 1980

It's indeed a pleasure and a pride for me to come here to this beautiful facility.

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