Jimmy Carter actually said...

I sought this office to lead our country, and I will never duck any decision which is vital to the welfare of this Nation just because the popularity polls might go down.

Context

Democratic National Committee Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at the Committee's Spring Meeting

05/24/1979

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