Dec 23, 1980
I think for any public official who has authority to say that there's an emergency... would naturally tend to cause excessive reaction.
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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Dec 23, 1980
The tragedy that has continued to unfold in Afghanistan over the past 12 months weighs heavily on all Americans.
Dec 23, 1980
I want to emphasize my view, and that of the Attorney General, that section 508 is unconstitutional.
Dec 23, 1980
I cannot support the payment of taxpayers funds to them to remedy a problem they have with other private individuals in a situation in which the United States Government was in no way at fault.
Dec 23, 1980
I trust that the Congress will agree that a decision by the Supreme Court on this important issue is in the best interest of the Government as a whole.
Dec 23, 1980
I'll be issuing an Executive order soon to all executive officers telling them to act accordingly.
Dec 23, 1980
Among its more noteworthy features, the enrolled bill lowers the percentage of voting members of rural utility and service cooperatives who must be farmers.
Dec 23, 1980
I am withholding my approval from H.R. 4386, a bill 'For the relief of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Oveson.'
Dec 23, 1980
I consider this to be an unacceptable derogation of the President's executive authority and responsibility.
Dec 23, 1980
These unified navigation rules will reduce the potential for confusion and thus lessen the danger of collision.
Dec 23, 1980
I am withholding my approval from enrolled bill S. 1097, 'The National Tourism Policy Act.'
Dec 23, 1980
The Afghan people and their struggle have not been forgotten and will not be forgotten by the rest of the world.
Dec 23, 1980
S. 1465 represents the culmination of an effort, begun in 1978, to update and improve the Farm Credit System's authorities.
Dec 22, 1980
My disapproval of this bill in no way reflects on the bravery and dedication of Federal employees in law enforcement and firefighting occupations.
Dec 22, 1980
I hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning with the third Monday in February 1981 as National Patriotism Week.
Dec 22, 1980
I am withholding my approval of H.R. 5888, a bill that provides for payment of a $50,000 lump-sum death benefit to survivors of Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters and certain other employees killed in the line of duty.
Dec 22, 1980
The Federal Government already pays generous death benefits to survivors of employees who die on the job.
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