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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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Jan 17, 1980

I have today found that there are reasonable grounds to believe that market disruption exists with respect to imports of anhydrous ammonia.

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Jan 16, 1980

A west-to-east transportation system is in the national interest.

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Jan 16, 1980

I strongly urge the refineries to agree to this hookup, because it will significantly reduce tanker traffic in the interior of the Sound.

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Jan 16, 1980

The proper role of the Federal Government in this case is to make certain that public concerns are being looked after.

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Jan 16, 1980

It is now time for the marketplace to determine whether a major west-to-east pipeline will be constructed.

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Jan 16, 1980

The Northern Tier proposal provides the greatest energy transportation flexibility.

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Jan 15, 1980

Congressional approval of the amendment to the Customs Valuation Agreement will help us obtain broader support for the Tokyo Round agreements by developing countries.

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Jan 15, 1980

Prices charged in the first sale of heavy crude oil are exempted from price controls adopted pursuant to the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, as amended.

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Jan 14, 1980

I urge schools and communities throughout this Nation to encourage the study of our past.

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Jan 14, 1980

I urge all Americans to take this opportunity to learn about our heritage and to participate fully in our democratic system.

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Jan 14, 1980

We've had good success at times: with the Mideast peace treaty, for instance, a highly publicized, partial success—we are still working on it.

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Jan 14, 1980

It is important that all Americans know and understand the true meaning of that record.

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Jan 14, 1980

I believe that we are now facing one of the most serious threats to peace since the Second World War.

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Jan 14, 1980

I urge schools and communities throughout the nation to encourage the study of our past, to plan projects and programs to commemorate important historical events and movements and to highlight those whose lives made a difference.

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Jan 14, 1980

I'm very grateful to designate February again as a time for reassessment of what we are, who we are, what we've done.

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Jan 14, 1980

Our Nation is theoretically a nation dedicated to equality of opportunity, to complete freedom, to the right of self-expression.

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Jan 14, 1980

As black human rights have been ensured, all Americans have benefited.

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Jan 14, 1980

I think it might be good for me to answer your questions now.

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Jan 14, 1980

The history of black Americans is the record of America's battle with itself to establish the principles of justice, freedom and equal opportunity on which it was founded.

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Jan 14, 1980

My belief is, based on evidence, that the Soviets have been somewhat chastened and surprised by the strong reaction in the other nations in the world.

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Jan 14, 1980

The award was established in 1957 and is presented 'with profound appreciation, highest esteem, and great personal satisfaction' to a small number of individuals each year.

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Jan 14, 1980

There is no way to separate black history from the history of our country.

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