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Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter on Abortion
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- OpEd: Pro-life to pro-lifers; pro-choice to pro-choichers. (Nov 2011)
- No federal funding for abortions. (Sep 2006)
- Minimize abortions, but no constitutional amendment. (Oct 1976)
- Discourage abortion by providing family planning. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Budget & Economy
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- 1980s: Limited bank lending & money supply. (Sep 2016)
- Failed to control inflation and unemployment. (Dec 2000)
- OpEd: Lacked understanding of bond market. (Jun 1994)
- We are winning against unemployment; now focus on inflation. (Jan 1979)
- Balance budget by shifting taxes and employing people. (Sep 1976)
- Balance budget by 1981 by zero-based assessments. (Sep 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Civil Rights
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- Supports civil marriage equality. (Aug 2014)
- 1978: Revoked status of Christian "academies" as separatist. (Mar 2012)
- Most animosity toward Obama is really racism. (Oct 2011)
- 1976: Defended ethnic enclaves formed by free association. (Oct 2011)
- Most animosity against Obama is because he's black. (Aug 2010)
- Jesus helped sinful lepers; so let's help those with HIV. (Sep 2006)
- Jesus treated women as equal to men. (Sep 2006)
- Childhood Civil War view: whites conquered; blacks liberated. (Dec 2001)
- 1930s South: elders resented Reconstruction; but not youth. (Dec 2001)
- ERA is about women's rights, not gay rights nor abortion. (May 1980)
- Determined to get more women as appeals court. (Jan 1977)
- Established Martin Luther King Day in Georgia. (Jan 1977)
- Civil rights act was greatest thing ever for the South. (Oct 1976)
- A dozen blacks in high positions on his campaign staff. (Jan 1976)
- Supports the Equal Rights Amendment. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Crime
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- We've abandoned rehabilitation in favor of punishment. (Sep 2006)
- Christians supporting death penalty misinterpret Scriptures. (Sep 2006)
- Global standard to ban death penalty, at least for children. (Dec 2002)
- Jails are filled with poor; focus on white-collar crime. (Oct 1976)
- Crime reflects a sickness in society. (Oct 1976)
- Retain death penalty for a few specific crimes. (Jan 1976)
- Conservative on abortion and death penalty. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Drugs
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- Declared White House to be officially "dry". (Jun 2009)
- Never smoked; parents and siblings all died of cancer. (Dec 2001)
- We stopped treating alcoholism as a crime; that helped. (Oct 1976)
- As governor, implemented drug abuse programs. (Jan 1976)
- Supports decriminalization of marijuana. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Energy & Oil
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- 1970s windfall taxes reduced domestic production. (Nov 2010)
- Installed solar panels on White House roof. (Jun 2009)
- Attempted to inspire conservation by personal example. (Aug 2008)
- Boycott oil supplied from ANWR. (Sep 2006)
- Pushed alternative energy program to fight oil shortage. (Dec 2000)
- Invest windfall profits tax in synthetic fuels & solar. (Oct 1980)
- Gasoline conservation by oil import fee; rationing if needed. (Jan 1980)
- Passed energy policy of some decontrol & some regulation. (Oct 1978)
- Increase production; cut waste; use plentiful fuels. (Jan 1978)
- Proposed Energy Dept. to share sacrifices of rising prices. (Apr 1977)
- Energy policy needed to avoid kowtowing to oil countries. (Oct 1976)
- Develop a varied energy portfolio, including solar. (Sep 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Environment
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- God gave Man dominion to care for nature. (Sep 2006)
- Agricultural subsidies for families now go to rich farmers. (Sep 2006)
- Strengthened role & perception of the EPA. (Jan 2001)
- Preserved wilderness areas of Alaska. (Dec 2000)
- Established "Superfund" to clean up toxic waste sites. (Dec 1980)
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Jimmy Carter on Foreign Policy
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- Be flexible with North Korean leader on nuclear deal. (Apr 2020)
- Boycotted 1980 Olympics in response to USSR Afghan invasion. (Jan 2012)
- Israel's 14 Road Map reservations eliminate its contents. (Jun 2010)
- 1976: first support of Ireland in Democratic platform. (Sep 2009)
- 1977: lectured Senators on minutiae about Africa. (Sep 2009)
- We have neglected alliances and international organizations. (Sep 2006)
- Got Chinese leader to allow Bibles and religious freedom. (Sep 2006)
- Cuban embargo only punishes suffering Cuban people. (Sep 2006)
- Religious Right wants Mideast war to hasten The Rapture. (Sep 2006)
- People believe foreign aid is 15% but it's actually under 1%. (Sep 2006)
- 1986 Iran-Contra paid ransom for kidnapped hostages. (Sep 2004)
- Severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan & recognized PRC. (Aug 2004)
- Radical policies have cost the country a lot. (Jul 2004)
- Unilateral acts and demands isolated the US from the world. (Jul 2004)
- We cannot lead the world if our leaders mislead. (Jul 2004)
- 1994: Negotiated last-minute deal to avoid Haiti invasion. (Jun 2004)
- 1980: Broke promise of no more refugees to Fort Chaffee. (Nov 2003)
- Gap between rich & poor is widening globally. (Jun 2003)
- Cuban embargo helps Castro but doesn't harm Cubans. (May 2002)
- Establish human rights as a tenet of American policy. (Dec 2000)
- 1994: Dealt with Haiti's Cedras to assist Clinton's solution. (Jun 2000)
- 1977: Ended 20 years of secret CIA bribes to Jordanian king. (Jun 1999)
- Carter 1977: Focus on human rights; give back Panama Canal. (Jul 1987)
- Use the weapon of human rights in peaceful struggle. (Apr 1979)
- Abuse of human rights still serious problem in many lands. (Apr 1979)
- Push USSR to allow reunification of Jewish emigre families. (Dec 1978)
- Move toward normalization with China, slowly & incrementally. (May 1977)
- Panama: New treaty on canal was needed. (Dec 1976)
- Deal with Taiwan, China & USSR separately, despite pressure. (Dec 1976)
- Treat Arab oil embargo like declaring economic war. (Oct 1976)
- US needs to regain respect in UN and with our allies. (Oct 1976)
- Supports complete moratorium on nuclear weapon testing. (Oct 1976)
- End CIA lies; dedicate US to basic human rights & integrity. (Dec 1974)
- Established relations with China; cut ties to Taiwan. (Dec 2000)
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Jimmy Carter on Government Reform
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- Unlimited money in politics violates essence of America. (Nov 2016)
- 1978: Government cannot mandate goodness. (Aug 2008)
- First to serve full term with no Supreme Court nominees. (Oct 2002)
- Created Depts. of Energy & Education; reformed civil service. (Dec 2000)
- Limited public funds for congressional election campaigns. (Jan 1979)
- Turn gobbledygook of Federal regulations into plain English. (Jan 1978)
- Deregulate banks & airlines; get rid of excessive regulation. (Jan 1977)
- Pushed government-in-sunshine open-meetings laws. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Health Care
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- 1977: Incremental approach instead of universal coverage. (Sep 2009)
- Across-the-board cap on hospital charge annual increases. (Feb 2008)
- Pushed national health-insurance bill. (Dec 2000)
- National health insurance addresses gross inequities on poor. (Jun 1977)
- Lost to lobbyists on hospital-cost containment law. (Jun 1977)
- Liberal on National Health Insurance. (Jan 1977)
- Supports national health insurance. (Oct 1976)
- Supports more funding for education & research. (Oct 1976)
- Nationwide comprehensive mandatory health insurance. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Homeland Security
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- Declined to keep "nuclear football" at home in Georgia. (Jun 2009)
- Even conservatives deplore parts of the Patriot Act. (Sep 2006)
- Military budget of $400B is more than rest of world combined. (Sep 2006)
- Greatly strengthened our military forces. (Sep 2004)
- OpEd: Pressure to democratize Iran caused Shah's overthrow. (Aug 2004)
- US is sole superpower, but world is a more dangerous place. (Dec 2002)
- Canceled B-1 & neutron bomb; approved MX & cruise missile. (Dec 2000)
- Steady increase in defense to offset 37% drop since 1969. (Oct 1980)
- SALT II is result of 7 years of bipartisan negotiations. (Oct 1980)
- Urged deployment of neutron bombs in NATO's Europe. (Mar 1978)
- B-1 bomber was a gross waste of money. (Jun 1977)
- Opposed Vietnam, but very late. (Jan 1977)
- Eliminate all nuclear weapons from this earth. (Oct 1976)
- Would pardon draft evaders outright to heal nation. (Sep 1976)
- Punish CIA operatives involved in illegal activities. (Jan 1976)
- Defense is most wasteful agency in federal government. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Jobs
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- 1978 Civil Service Reform Act limited collective bargaining. (Nov 2013)
- US minimum wage $5.15, while England $9.20 & Germany $12.74. (Sep 2006)
- Never accept a permanent group of unemployed Americans. (Jan 1979)
- Voluntary price restraints to put our people back to work. (Oct 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Principles & Values
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- What we fought for globally has become fragile at home. (Jan 2022)
- We must resist polarization around politics. (Jan 2022)
- 2005: Time's "Partners of the Year" with George H.W. Bush. (Apr 2020)
- Asked Trump for $5 million for Carter Presidential Library. (Apr 2020)
- 1976: First presidential nominee to openly discuss faith. (Mar 2012)
- 1980: Conceded before CA polls closed; hurting down-ballot. (Nov 2009)
- 1979 "Malaise speech": a crisis of our national will. (Sep 2009)
- 1970s: Too many of us worship self-indulgence & consumption. (Jul 2009)
- Discourteous & dismissive of White House staff. (Jun 2009)
- 1976: blacks in administration reflected support at polls. (Jan 2009)
- OpEd: Much better after presidency than he did during term. (Sep 2008)
- OpEd: Ran when voters were fed up, and welcomed an outsider. (Aug 2008)
- 1979 "Malaise" speech: Crisis of confidence threatens nation. (Aug 2008)
- OpEd: ignored Congress since his mandate was from the people. (Aug 2008)
- 2002: won Nobel Peace Prize for post-presidential work. (Sep 2007)
- My faith goes beyond religion and requires work. (Nov 2006)
- Fundamentalist politicians divide our country. (Sep 2006)
- Challenging times for those shaped by religious faith. (Sep 2006)
- OpEd: 1980 presidential debate lost election. (Oct 2005)
- Zell Miller has betrayed our trust. (Sep 2004)
- Show decency to switch party for philosophical differences. (Sep 2004)
- Zell Miller also said Kerry was an authentic American hero. (Sep 2004)
- Zell Miller has chosen lies and obfuscation over the truth. (Sep 2004)
- Trust is at the very heart of our democracy. (Jul 2004)
- Our decency, compassion, and common sense will prevail. (Jul 2004)
- Openly a Born-Again Christian. (Apr 2004)
- His mother and grandson both served in Peace Corps. (Jun 2003)
- Preconditions for fair elections not present in 2000 Florida. (Oct 2002)
- Grew up in Archery, GA; no longer exists except for church. (Dec 2001)
- Former President criticizes Clinton’s last-minute pardons. (Feb 2001)
- 1975 campaign promise: I'll never lie to you. (Jun 1999)
- Born into a privileged world surrounded by poverty. (Jan 1997)
- Leapfrogged liberalism; focused on managing bureaucracy. (Jan 1997)
- Broad appeal by straddling key issues. (Jan 1997)
- New South: led party away from race-based conservatism. (Jun 1995)
- Asked Donald Trump for $5M for Jimmy Carter Library. (Jul 1993)
- Withdrew from Moscow Olympics to protest Afghan invasion. (Jan 1980)
- For the first time in a generation, we face no crisis. (Jan 1978)
- To Southerners, presidency represented political redemption. (Jan 1977)
- My greatest strength is that I am an ordinary man. (Jan 1977)
- A Government As Good As Its People. (Oct 1976)
- Put the people and US allies back into foreign policy debate. (Oct 1976)
- Return to values of Constitution and be open with the people. (Oct 1976)
- Constitution & Bill of Rights should guide foreign policy. (Oct 1976)
- Return to values to regain role as world's moral beacon. (Oct 1976)
- The greatness of America can be restored. (Sep 1976)
- Lusted in his heart & feels forgiven by God. (Sep 1976)
- Oct. 1975: Choice of 1% of voters; others said, "Jimmy Who?". (Jan 1976)
- Nothing wrong with ethnic purity in neighborhoods. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Tax Reform
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- 1970s: Tried to extend withholding to interest and dividends. (May 2006)
- Congress uses tax law as goodies for special interests. (Jun 1977)
- Reform tax structure without tax increases. (Oct 1976)
- Shift the tax burden away from low- and middle-income groups. (Jan 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on War & Peace
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- 1980: Planned second Desert Storm, after first one failed. (Mar 2010)
- OpEd: One of few presidents who would not kill adversaries. (Sep 2009)
- OpEd: re-election failed with 1980 Iranian hostage crisis. (Jan 2007)
- Iraq does not meet Christian standard of Just War. (Sep 2006)
- Iraqi War did not reduce the threat of terrorism. (Sep 2006)
- 1990: Urged UN Security Council against use of force in Iraq. (Sep 2004)
- Afghan & Iraq invasions were not "Just Wars". (Apr 2004)
- Admired the Shah of Iran until his overthrow in 1979. (Mar 2002)
- Oversaw Camp David accord: peace between Egypt & Israel. (Dec 2000)
- Iranian hostages clouded 1980; made deal for release. (Dec 2000)
- Kept our country at peace, and extend peace to others. (Oct 1980)
- Strength is imperative for peace, but goal is peace. (Oct 1980)
- Continue 4-decade challenge of mounting Soviet power. (Jan 1980)
- No US war in Yugoslavia even if Soviet Union sent in troops. (Oct 1976)
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Jimmy Carter on Welfare & Poverty
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- Faith-based initiative channels tax funds to churches. (Sep 2006)
- 2000: Greatest challenge is growing chasm of rich vs. poor. (Sep 2006)
- Habitat for Humanity: build homes for poor, without interest. (Sep 2006)
- Being "rich" means decent home, education, & health. (Jun 2003)
- Spends one week per year building affordable housing. (Dec 2000)
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