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Thoughtful criticism and close scrutiny of all government officials by the press and the public are an important part of our democratic society.

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Jimmy Carter
Age: 99
Born: 1924
Born: October 1
39Th U.S. President
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When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.
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We should live our lives as though Christ were coming this afternoon.
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Jesus never mentions abortion. But I think that Jesus did care for the unborn child, I think that Jesus did care for people who were completely helpless, who depend on others for their life and livelihood. I just believe that this should be minimized if possible.
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Nearly all inmates are drawn from the ranks of the powerless and the poor. A child of privilege frequently receives the benefit of the doubt a child of poverty seldom does.
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Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself
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America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America.
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Sadat was a great and good man, and his most bitter and dangerous enemies were people who were obsessed with hatred for his peaceful goals.
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Two problems of our country - energy and malaise.
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That difference between the rich and poor is growing every month.
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I don't think there's going to be peace as long as Israel is occupying land that belongs to the Palestinians, to Lebanon and to Syria.
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America has about three times as many abortions as they have in Norway, or Sweden, or Nordic countries, and they don't have any laws at all about abortion, but they care for women and infant children, which is a major cause for abortion.
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We don't have any problem finding enough things to do the problem we have is making sure we don't overload ourselves inadvertently.
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I have never been disappointed when I asked in a humble and sincere way for God's help. I pray often. I think I pray more often since January 12th.
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I’m not in favor of the government mandating a prayer in school because our country was founded on the fact that no particular religious faith would have ascendance over or preferential treatment over any other.
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Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.
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Governance should be designed as an equalizer. Democrats are more inclined towards working families and those who are struggling for a better life.
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I'm 86, and too old to be President.
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I had very good support from Democrats and Republicans all throughout my administration. I had a very high batting average. We added more jobs per year in my four years than any other president since the Second World War.
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