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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 8, 1976

I think we can confine government to its proper role and make it an effective, efficient instrument of human needs.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 8, 1976

The powerful few who benefit from waste and confusion, and their political allies are the loudest voices raised in protest.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 7, 1976

I find it unacceptable that we have in effect condoned the effort of some Arab countries to tell American businesses that, in order to trade with one country or company, they must observe certain restrictions based on race or religion.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 7, 1976

We should not behave abroad in ways that violate our own laws or moral standards.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 7, 1976

Ours is a great and powerful nation, committed to certain enduring ideals, and those ideals must be reflected in our foreign policy.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 5, 1976

We must always be careful not to over-promise, but we also should never underestimate our potential in our nation.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 5, 1976

I will try to be a good candidate and, if elected, a worthy leader of our great country.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 5, 1976

Neighborhoods and families are the living fiber that holds our society together.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 5, 1976

The only way we will ever put the government back in its place is to restore the family and the neighborhood to their proper places.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 5, 1976

We must not lower our standards to accept high inflation, high unemployment, and huge deficits as a normal circumstance.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 5, 1976

We need a national law against red-lining, and federal regulatory officials who understand that banks are chartered to serve their communities.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Sep 5, 1976

Strong neighborhoods and families can help the government use its money efficiently, for a change.

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