Political Quotes

On the recordMay 8, 1979
We do not expect that we will ever need to use this plan, but, as with our military forces, we would be foolhardy not to be prepared should such a need ever arise.
Said by
Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan Statement on Senate Approval of the Plan

Share & report

More from Jimmy Carter

Nov 29, 2006

I would prefer a much more rapid withdrawal myself and I don't know what the, you know, what the recommendation will be until I see the written report.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jan 4, 2022

Our great nation now teeters on the brink of a widening abyss. Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 29, 2006

I don't think the administration has ever picked up the ball, much less dropped it.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jan 4, 2022

One year on, promoters of a lie that the election was stolen have taken over one political party and stoke distrust in our electoral systems. These forces exert power and influence through relentless disinformation which continues to turn…

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation