Jimmy Carter

It's now apparent that the American people have chosen you as the next President.

Obviously, my judgment has been made consistently in what I considered to be better for the country.

I obviously would abide by the American people's judgment, whether I won or lost.

I have a deep appreciation of the system, however, that lets people make the free choice about who will lead them for the next 4 years.

Ours is a special country, because our vast economic and military strength give us a special responsibility for seeking solutions to the problems that confront the world.

I've wanted to serve as President because I love this country and because I love the people of this Nation.

I promised you 4 years ago that I would never lie to you.

I feel more encouraged about the hostages now than I have in the past.

The best weapon is one that never has to be fired in battle.

The greatest legacy that we can leave our children is a world at peace.

Fritz Mondale is the best Vice President any President has ever had.

I come here to you as a Democrat, a man proud to be a Democrat.

Peace is my passion.

Let me remind you of how the working families will feel if we wake up Wednesday morning and find that for the next 4 years we'll have Republicans in the White House.

I hope so. Some. They're fine people. We need them.

It's important what you do.

There is no way that the Republicans can win an election.

I'm proud that our Nation... has been able to spread the benefits of peace to others.

Peace is my passion, and with your support and for the next 4 years, peace is my pledge to you.

Democrats have always believed in a strong defense.

The vote you cast tomorrow will echo throughout the next 4 years.

Equality of rights shall not be abridged by the Federal Government nor by any State government because a person is a woman or because of sex.

We cannot afford to let that happen again.

No man who opposes the minimum wage... has a right to quote Harry Truman.

Make sure you cast your vote so that we can prevent an administration being in the Oval Office who disagrees with those basic issues.