Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 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.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Carter expresses his desire to serve others despite being in the hospital.

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