Political Quotes

Jimmy Carter: “I want to do a good job as President and I want to be able to achieve some progress in the field of mental health.”

On the recordFebruary 16, 1977
I want to do a good job as President and I want to be able to achieve some progress in the field of mental health.
Said by
Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Signing Ceremony of Executive Order 11973 on the President's Commission on Mental Health

Share

More from Jimmy Carter

Jan 4, 2022

Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 29, 2024

Hospitals are just like prisons. They're easy to get in, but hard to get out. You need to help me get out of here so that I can go and serve the people in Tennessee.

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 29, 2024

The aircraft carrying the 52 American hostages had cleared Iranian airspace on the first -- first leg of a journey home. And at every one of the 52 hostages was alive, was well and free.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation