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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

I have to admit that my own opinion is that the shift has not been ill-advised.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

I don't think government ought to do anything to encourage abortions, and I think we ought to have a nationwide effort... for those who believe in their use, family planning programs, better adoptive procedures.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

Character and integrity are important, but leadership capabilities and a closeness to the people and the comprehension of what our people need are two additional component parts.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

I would like to hope that my so-called honeymoon with Congress could extend throughout my term.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

I believe that the government ought to be open, and that those locked doors ought to be broken down.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

Presidents, governors, and Members of Congress can't decide what kind of educational programs a young person is going to choose.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

I would probably continue the annual prayer breakfast which has become historically accepted.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

I see no reason why government should not be honest when the American people are honest.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 23, 1976

The distribution of health care is grossly unfair, inequitable and the emphasis on prevention of diseases is much less than it was 40 or 45 years ago.

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