Jimmy Carter actually said...

True democracy frees its citizens to realize the best in themselves and to require the highest standard of their government.

Interview With the President Responses to Written Questions Submitted by the EFE Spanish News Agency

06/23/1980

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My own religious convictions on the abortion issue are in conflict with the laws that our nation must observe.

I would not approve of [the use of Medicaid funds for abortion] at all.

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