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“Being confident of our own future, we are now free of that inordinate fear of communism which once led us to embrace any dictator who joined us in that fear. I'm glad that that's being changed.”

Quote by Jimmy Carter

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Jimmy Carter, born on October 1, 1924, was the 39th President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. His presidency was characterized by a focus on human rights and international diplomacy, reflecting his dedication to peace and social justice. Post-presidency, Carter has been active in the non-profit sector, notably through the Carter Center, which he founded to promote peace and health worldwide. more

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“Our goals are also the same, to have a just system of economics and politics, to let the people of the world share in growth, in peace, in personal freedom, and in the benefits to be derived from the proper utilization of natural resources. We believe in enhancing human rights. We believe that we should enhance, as independent nations, the freedom of our own people.”

Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Jimmy Carter, 1978, Book 1: January 1 to June 30, 1978

“The existing and long-standing use of the word 'evolution' in our state's textbooks has not adversely affected Georgians' belief in the omnipotence of God as creator of the universe, There can be no incompatibility between Christian faith and proven facts concerning geology, biology, and astronomy. There is no need to teach that stars can fall out of the sky and land on a flat Earth in order to defend our religious faith.”

“I can't deny I'm a better ex-president than I was a president.”

I Can President Deny Exes

Author:Jimmy Carter

“I don't think that Israel has any legal or moral justification for their massive bombing of the entire nation of Lebanon.”

Thinking Nations Moral Israel Massive Justification Bombing Lebanon

Author:Jimmy Carter

“Israel's continued control and colonization of Palestinian land have been the primary obstacles to a comprehensive peace agreement in the Holy Land.”

Has Beens Land Holy Israel Obstacles Primaries Agreement Palestinian Comprehensive Colonization Holy Land

Book:The Jimmy Carter Library

Source: The Jimmy Carter Library

“I guess my biggest failure was not getting re-elected. And I learned two things; one is that you ought not to ever let American hostages be held for 444 days in a foreign country without extracting them. I did the best I could, but I failed.”

Country Loss Taught Hostage Foreign Countries

Author:Jimmy Carter

“War and good health are incompatible. There's no way we can go [eradicate diseases] into an area that is at war.”

Way War Disease Areas Good Health

Author:Jimmy Carter

“I obviously hoped that everything that I found would make a difference. It ended up being way behind my wildest dreams.”

Way Dream Found Differences Behinds Making A Difference Wildest Dreams

Author:Jimmy Carter

“I have experienced the intensity of patriotism as a submarine officer, the ambitions of a competitive businessman, and the intensity of political debate. I have been sorely tempted to launch a military attack on foreigners, and have felt the frustration of having to negotiate with allies or even former enemies to reach a consensus instead of taking more decisive unilateral action.”

Has Beens Action Political Felt Enemy Military Ambition Debate Former Frustration Allies Intensity Officers Businessman Tempted Consensus Foreigners Submarines Political Debates

Book:The Jimmy Carter Library

Source: The Jimmy Carter Library

“The government and the church are two different realms of service, and those in political office have to face a subtle but important difference between the implementation of the high ideals of religious faith and public duty.”

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Book:The Jimmy Carter Library

Source: The Jimmy Carter Library