Political Quotes

Jimmy Carter

The Public Record

Jul 18, 1976

I think the Presidency itself is such a powerful office that there is no reason to feel threatened.

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Jul 16, 1976

I think the Democrats, and indeed the nation, are looking for an end to distrust.

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Jul 16, 1976

The degree of strength of the White House is probably proportionate to the confidence and trust of the people in the office of President.

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Jul 16, 1976

I think I can do a better job now of being aggressive and innovative and dynamic as a leader.

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Jul 16, 1976

I think the best approach is to buy what's necessary to meet the strategic security needs of our country and to meet our legitimate obligations to our allies.

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Jul 16, 1976

I believe I could prevent that disharmony occurring by being more heavily involved in the evolution of basic commitments.

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Jul 16, 1976

I favor strong sunshine legislation, and I will pursue that aggressively through Executive order.

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Jul 16, 1976

I'm sure that your own relatively minor handicap of having one withered hand would not be an obstacle to employment.

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Jul 16, 1976

I think the Founding Fathers expected the President to be the leader of our country.

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Jul 16, 1976

I will open up as much as I can of the deliberations of the Executive Branch of government to public scrutiny.

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Jul 16, 1976

I can't imagine a basic strategic difference developing between myself and one of my Cabinet members if the understanding were that we worked toward the long-range goals.

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