Carter 1980 concession: of course I accept that decision, make free choice who will lead them

Pres. Carter 1980 concession: “The people of the U.S. have made their choice, and, of course, I accept that decision…I have a deep appreciation of the system, however, that lets people make the free choice about who will lead them for the next 4 years.”

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Carter 1980 concession: of course I accept that decision, make free choice who will lead them

Key Points

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• Carter 1980 concession: “The people of the U
• have made their choice, and, of course, I accept that decision
• I have a deep appreciation of the system, however, that lets people make the free choice about who will lead them for the next 4 years

Transcript Highlights

The following is transcribed from the video audio:

• I promised you four years ago that I would never lie to you so I can’t stay here tonight and say it doesn’t hurt
• The people of the United States have made their choice and of course I accept that decision but I have to admit not with the same enthusiasm that I accepted the decision four years ago
• I have a deep appreciation of the system however that lets people make the free choice about who will lead them for the next four years
• About an hour ago I called Governor Reagan in California and I told him that I congratulated him for a fine victory
• I look forward to working closely with him during the next few weeks
• I told him I wanted the best one in history and I then sent him this telegram and I’ll read it to you
• It’s now apparent that the American people have chosen you as the next president
• I congratulate you and pledge to you I’ll put the support and cooperation in bringing about an orderly transition of government in the weeks ahead
• My best wishes are with you and your family as you undertake the responsibilities that lie before you and I signed it to Jimmy Carter
• I have been blessed as only a few people ever have to help shape the destiny of this nation

Full transcript: 648 words transcribed via Whisper AI.