Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian … - Jimmy Carter

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If Beethoven were sent to nursery school today, they would medicate him, and he would be a postal clerk.

Jimmy Carter

Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force.

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I have one life and one chance to make it count for something. . . My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.

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