“But a bomb planted by a Marxist revolutionary – well, that’s just merely a tragic excess of idealism.”
“Democrats have gone further and further and further to the left with no end in sight.”
“The fact is that she agrees with them from a policy standpoint, even if she doesn't couch herself in the same title of socialist.”
“A bomb planted by a neo-Nazi group was a nefarious and murderous act of evil.”
“New Yorkers deserve the choice to endure less suffering, not by shortening their lives, but by shortening their deaths.”
“Olive Garden’s never-ending pasta pass is more secure than our federal elections. Make sense to anyone? Pass the SAVE America Act.”

Political Quotes

Jimmy Carter

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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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Oct 12, 1980

Our country has been a nation of immigrants, a nation of refugees.

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Oct 12, 1980

Columbus Day is a symbol of the debt our Nation owes to Italian-Americans.

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Oct 12, 1980

Israel can count on that kind of backing from us now and always.

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Oct 12, 1980

We can no longer afford to add untreated wastes to the environment.

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Oct 11, 1980

The choice before this country on November 4th is not just between me and Governor Reagan.

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Oct 11, 1980

Innovation and the search for solutions are part of the American character.

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Oct 11, 1980

I'm especially concerned about the human impact of these problems.

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Oct 10, 1980

We also rededicate ourselves to perpetuating, in a way that would make them proud, the great tradition they have passed on to us.

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Oct 10, 1980

I urge that the 97th Congress pass legislation deleting this unfortunate requirement.

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Oct 10, 1980

I am pleased that a reasonable compromise has been reached which reflects the unique circumstances involved and avoids an extensive and damaging period of litigation.

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Oct 10, 1980

This provision should ease the regulatory burden on small auto manufacturers.

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