Jimmy Carter Quotes

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

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• Tea Party

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  Jimmy Carter
  • White House
  • Tea Party