Political Quotes

Jimmy Carter

The Public Record

Jul 11, 1976

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.

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Jul 11, 1976

I wanted the Vice President to be in charge of women's rights, amnesty, abortion, gun control, Gay liberation.

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Jul 10, 1976

I want the American people to understand my character, my weaknesses, the kind of person I am.

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Jul 10, 1976

When I am the host of a meeting where decisions are made I would favor the meetings being open.

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Jul 10, 1976

There are a lot of specific issues that affect the American people: Jobs, inflation, energy policy, agricultural policy, education, health, fair taxes, and many others, and I intend to address them all.

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Jul 10, 1976

I would like to remove them from the welfare system altogether; place them under the responsibility of the Labor Department.

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Jul 10, 1976

The one single issue that comes to mind with which I have had the most difficulty has been the amnesty question.

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Jul 10, 1976

I have always avoided trying to give simplistic answers just for political expediency.

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Jul 10, 1976

I think the proper role of the CIA is the role that was spelled out in the original legislation that set up the CIA.

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