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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Feb 26, 1978

True democracy requires active participation and engagement from all its citizens.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jan 18, 1978

In a democratic system like ours, foreign policy decisions must be able to stand the test of public examination and public debate.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jan 5, 1978

I was deeply impressed by India, the largest democracy on Earth, 700 million people perhaps.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jan 3, 1978

India, under the greatest trial and tension, has reaffirmed its commitment to rule by the people.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jan 3, 1978

Democracy is indeed a compelling idea, an idea so attractive that even its enemies now attempt to cloak repression with false democratic labels.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jan 2, 1978

We share an unwavering faith in the democratic form of government, which guarantees to all citizens fundamental freedoms under law.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jan 1, 1978

I am an important representative here in India, one of our closest and most valued friends in the largest democracy on Earth.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Dec 31, 1977

I am certainly grateful for this opportunity to visit your great country and to learn in person about the largest democracy on Earth.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 8, 1977

Freedom and democracy are the cornerstones of a just and prosperous society.

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Gerald Ford
@geraldford· Republican · MI· Oct 26, 1976

I think the people of New York or elsewhere ought to have a chance to vote for him if they feel it is the right decision.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Nov 16, 1973

Well, Mr. Quinn, I would certainly not be standing here answering these questions unless I had a firm belief that we could keep the republic, that we must keep it, not only for ourselves but for the whole world.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 27, 1972

The new American majority knows that government ought to spring from the people.

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