Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 19, 1979
There are greater limitations upon our ability to bring about a favorable result than I had ever imagined.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Boston, Massachusetts Remarks at Dedication Ceremonies for the John F. Kennedy Library.

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