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 16, 1980

The two Governments reaffirm their commitments under the Agreement on Trade Relations between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China as the basis of their trade and economic relations.

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Sep 15, 1980

Peace is not something that comes to the timid or to the weak.

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Sep 15, 1980

This is a good achievement, and the quality of the work proves that this is also a sound investment.

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Sep 15, 1980

I see a future for this country to be strong, to be united, to be confident.

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Sep 15, 1980

The human element is important, because we have to think about the families—the need for those families to be strong, to be united.

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Sep 15, 1980

Our country now is facing a similar choice, and what you do as an individual American citizen... will make the difference.

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Sep 15, 1980

This election in 1980 is a decision, not just between two men.

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Sep 15, 1980

Ours is a nation which has been at peace now for 3 1/2 years.

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