Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 16, 1977
Those of us who were happy could learn about sorrow, and those who were stricken with hunger or sorrow could learn about happiness.
Said by
Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

American Film Institute Remarks at a Reception on the Occasion of the loth Anniversary of the Institute

Share & report

More from Jimmy Carter

Sep 14, 2009

An overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jul 15, 1984

It is almost inevitable that America's new leader will confront an economic crisis.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 21, 2004

There was no reason for us to become involved in Iraq recently. That was a war based on lies and misrepresentations from London and from Washington, claiming falsely that Saddam Hussein was responsible for the 9/11 attacks, claiming…

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation