"We can have an America that encourages and takes pride in our ethnic diversity, our religious diversity, our cultural diversity."
"I have decided to accept the nomination of President."
"Our country's best is still ahead."
"It is a disgrace to the human race."
"I don't want to cut you off."
"I believe he would help me as a matter of fact with both those problems."
"I have discussed it enough with him to know that he and I will be searching for a way to let the Vice President be completely involved in our nation's affairs."
"I believe it's been very good for me—and I believe for the country—to have had this time of careful consideration."
"America still remains confident and youthful in its commitment to freedom and equality."
"It is time for the people to run the government, and not the other way around."
"I have investigated among people in Minnesota who know Senator Mondale best, his attitude toward campaigning itself, toward his degree of commitment to his work in the Senate."