There are few nations in the world capable of transferring power by the ballot. In many countries an event such as the one we have celebrated today would be accomplished not by respect for the rule of law and with dignity for both winner and loser-but rather by force of arms and tanks in the streets. We do live in a special country.
Speaking on the day of the presidential transition from President Carter to President Reagan.
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