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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Sep 5, 1976

We must have a partnership—between a government which knows its limits, a private sector which is encouraged to do the right things, and the people.

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Sep 5, 1976

Strong neighborhoods and families can help the government use its money efficiently, for a change.

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Sep 5, 1976

We must not lower our standards to accept high inflation, high unemployment, and huge deficits as a normal circumstance.

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Sep 5, 1976

Warm Springs is a place of history, of healing and of leadership.

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Sep 5, 1976

People should control government, and not the other way around.

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Sep 5, 1976

No government that cared about neighborhoods would stack the tax deck against them.

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Sep 5, 1976

We need a national law against red-lining, and federal regulatory officials who understand that banks are chartered to serve their communities.

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Sep 5, 1976

Neighborhoods and families are the living fiber that holds our society together.

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Sep 5, 1976

I will try to be a good candidate and, if elected, a worthy leader of our great country.

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Sep 5, 1976

The only way we will ever put the government back in its place is to restore the family and the neighborhood to their proper places.

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