Jimmy Carter actually said...

I think this is a very good comparison between his experience and background and capability to perform this important job, compared to my own.

Attorney General of the United States Remarks at the Swearing In of Griffin B. Bell

01/25/1977

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I doubt that anyone has ever conducted the kind of campaign for President that I've experienced in the last 2 or more years.

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People wanted a government worthy of them—as competent and compassionate as they knew themselves to be.

I intend to nominate Evan S. Dobelle to have the rank of Ambassador while serving as Chief of Protocol for the White House.