Jimmy Carter

I have to admit that my own opinion is that the shift has not been ill-advised.

I would like to hope that my so-called honeymoon with Congress could extend throughout my term.

I believe that Presidents Nixon and Ford both have perhaps deliberately severed the normal relationships with Congress.

I intend to be your next President.

I believe we need to address the needs of veterans, especially of Vietnam veterans, with sympathetic and active leadership.

I believe in patriotism.

Sports competition has real value in life.

I think it's mandatory that the government leaders prepare to meet the desire on the part of the students to get a more practical education during their formative years.

I want them to know that we represent the same people.

Congress as a body suffers in public opinion polls because there is no clear voice to defend congressional action.

Whatever the price and whatever the pressures, the President must insist on a national defense posture that is lean and muscular and flexible.

I think that would be a simplistic approach, and I think that would be creating a false hope among people.

I see no reason why government should not be honest when the American people are honest.

I want to talk to you about some tough decisions.

The distribution of health care is grossly unfair, inequitable and the emphasis on prevention of diseases is much less than it was 40 or 45 years ago.

Under Nixon, who was a relatively strong President, the Congress cut back his budgets $20 billion.

I think the President's voice would have a beneficial impact.

I don't intend to lose the nomination.

The Vietnam veterans are our nation's greatest unsung heroes.

I would never again see our country become militarily involved in the internal affairs of another country unless our own security was directly threatened.

There is no question, for me, to organize clandestine operations in those countries to overthrow their government.

I would emphasize much more the stable and trusting relations with our friends and natural allies.

I would never hesitate to express my opinion if France or Germany, or even the United States, would sell such installations.

I think that the best way to avoid the danger of a Communist takeover is to maintain a well-functioning democratic regime.

I will play, on the contrary, a very active role within the United Nations.