Jul 14, 1976
It is time for the people to run the government, and not the other way around.
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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Jul 14, 1976
My first responsibility would be to choose someone to run with me, who would be the best person to lead this country if something should happen to me.
Jul 14, 1976
I guarantee you that it will be the year when we give the government of this country back to the people of this country.
Jul 14, 1976
We can have an America that encourages and takes pride in our ethnic diversity, our religious diversity, our cultural diversity.
Jul 14, 1976
It is hard for me to answer that without comparing him with other candidates in a detrimental way to them.
Jul 14, 1976
I believe it's been very good for me—and I believe for the country—to have had this time of careful consideration.
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