We've become, now, an oligarchy instead of a democracy. I think that's been the worst damage to the basic moral and ethical standards to the American political system that I've ever seen in my life. Jimmy Carter More Quotes by Jimmy Carter More Quotes From Jimmy Carter We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense. Jimmy Carter resorts substitutes common-sense Any system of economics is bankrupt if it sees either value or virtue in unemployment. Jimmy Carter economics unemployment virtue I obviously hoped that everything that I found would make a difference. It ended up being way behind my wildest dreams. Jimmy Carter making-a-difference differences dream 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. Jimmy Carter frustration ambition military And I think the almost undeviating support by Great Britain for the ill-advised policies of President Bush in Iraq have been a major tragedy for the world. Jimmy Carter iraq support thinking On human rights, civil rights and environmental quality, I consider myself to be very liberal. On the management of government, on openness of government, on strengthening individual liberties and local levels of government, I consider myself a conservative. And I don't see that the two attitudes are incompatible. Jimmy Carter government rights attitude God wisely designed the human body so that we can neither pat our own backs nor kick ourselves too easily. Jimmy Carter human-body kicks body I can't really criticize the Tea Party people, because I came into the White House pretty much on the same basis that they have become popular. That is dissatisfaction with the way things are going in Washington and disillusionment and disencouragement about the government. Jimmy Carter party government white 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. Jimmy Carter doubt doe children In many courts, plea bargaining serves the convenience of the judge and the lawyers, not the ends of justice, because the courts simply lack the time to give everyone a fair trial. Jimmy Carter judging justice giving Because we are free, we can never be indifferent to the fate of freedom elsewhere. Jimmy Carter indifferent fate elsewhere Whether the borders that divide us are picket fences or national boundaries, we are all neighbors in a global community. Jimmy Carter borders community boundaries In this great country of ours, it is inexcusable that so many children grow up in poverty and despair. The well-being of our children must be the national priority and the responsibility of every individual. Jimmy Carter growing-up country children We'll never know whether something new and wonderful is possible unless we try. Let's scratch our heads, stretch our minds, be adventurous! Serve God with boldness, and who knows what wonders the Lord may work? Jimmy Carter scratches mind trying One of our nation's greatest leaders of all time was Hubert Horatio Hornblower. Jimmy Carter horatio all-time leader The heartfelt sympathy and friendship offered to America after the 9/11 attacks, even from formerly antagonistic regimes, has been largely dissipated; increasingly unilateral and domineering policies have brought international trust in our country to its lowest level in memory. Jimmy Carter heart memories country We can't equate democracy with Christianity because the largest democracy on earth is India, which is primarily Hindu. The third largest democracy is Indonesia, which is Islamic. Democracy and freedom are not dependent on Christian beliefs. Jimmy Carter islamic democracy christian With overwhelming military strength now deployed against him and with intense monitoring from space surveillance and the U.N. inspection team on the ground, any belligerent move by Saddam against a neighbor would be suicidal....If Iraq does possess such concealed weapons, as is quite likely, Saddam would use them only in the most extreme circumstances, in the face of an invasion of Iraq, when all hope of avoiding the destruction of his regime is lost. Jimmy Carter team military moving The cost of an on-site inspection team would be minuscule compared to war, Saddam would have no choice except to comply, the results would be certain, military and civilian casualties would be avoided, there would be almost unanimous worldwide support, and the United States could regain its leadership in combating the real threat of international terrorism. Jimmy Carter real military war I look forward to these confrontations with the press to kind of balance up the nice and pleasant things that come to me as president. Jimmy Carter balance nice president
