"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."
"It's now apparent that the American people have chosen you as the next President."
"I really have to wait till the returns come in."
"I obviously would abide by the American people's judgment, whether I won or lost."
"I've not achieved all I set out to do; perhaps no one ever does."
"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."
"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."
"I think good."
"I am designating the Bureau of Mines in the Department of the Interior as the principal Federal agency for nonfuel mineral data gathering and analysis."