12/29/1977
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"I believe we have the hope among the American people that we succeed."
"The people were sick of diplomacy carried out in secret, often with questionable allies."
"People wanted a government worthy of them—as competent and compassionate as they knew themselves to be."
"I doubt that anyone has ever conducted the kind of campaign for President that I've experienced in the last 2 or more years."