I think there are a lot of Senators that would not have been willing, particularly with aspirations to be President, to handle the CIA question.
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.
I have a great admiration for him, and I also have observed very carefully, when he and I met on the campaign trail, that he often beat me.
I personally think that the oversight committee of Congress ought to be a joint committee.
I do not think there is any contrast or supplementation to cause a difference of attitude toward basic political philosophy or stands on the politician spectrum.
I think that in my opinion, if I were still the Governor of Georgia, and I was invited to meet with a potential Presidential nominee as a prospective Vice President, I would consider it as an honor and not as an insult.
I think collection of information ought to be the primary role of the CIA.
I would want to be personally responsible to the American people as President for the proper performance of the intelligence-gathering network of our nation.
It is undoubtedly the most important decision that I shall make this year, perhaps one of the most important of my whole life.
I would like to remove them from the welfare system altogether; place them under the responsibility of the Labor Department.





