I hate to see complacency prevail in our lives when it's so directly contrary to the teaching of Christ.
Jimmy CarterQuite often ... these little guys, who might be making atomic weapons or who might be guilty of some human rights violation ... are looking for someone to listen to their problems and help them communicate.
Jimmy CarterWe believe in separation of church and state, that there should be no unwarranted influence on the church or religion by the state, and vice versa.
Jimmy CarterOn 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