Sep 23, 1976
Ours is a government, ours is a nation that requires strong leadership in the White House.
Jimmy Carter
The Public Record
Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.
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Sep 23, 1976
Leadership must be derived not from an imperialistic attitude toward the Presidency, but from a constant realization of the source of the leader's strength.
Sep 23, 1976
I think it's time for Democratic leadership that can enact economic policies that put people ahead of the special interests.
Sep 23, 1976
My political support in the primaries, my strength if I become President, will be derived directly from the people.
Sep 23, 1976
We need to decrease the influence of lobbyists and special interest groups.
Sep 22, 1976
First of all it's to recognize the tremendous economic strength of this country and to set the putting back to work of our people as a top priority.
Sep 22, 1976
We have a 40-percent unemployment rate among minority groups, those who don't speak English, or who are black or young people.
Sep 22, 1976
The whole philosophy of the Republican Party, including my opponent, has been to pile on taxes on low-income people, to take them off on the corporations.
Sep 19, 1976
It would be suicidal for me, politically speaking, to make a different kind of answer to the same question.
Sep 19, 1976
I don't believe that they are contradictory as far as inherent characteristics are concerned.
Sep 19, 1976
I would like to keep the present Council on Wage and Price Stability intact.
Sep 19, 1976
I strongly believe that the best approach to the developing countries is in increased trade.
Sep 19, 1976
I believe the present unemployment rate among young black Americans is about 40 percent.
Sep 17, 1976
The demands of national defense and economic security require a clearly defined and implemented national maritime policy.
Sep 17, 1976
We must never again keep secret the evolution of our foreign policy from the Congress and the American people.
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