Quote by Jimmy Carter

When I was elected President nobody asked me to negotiate between Israel and Egypt. It was not even a question raised in my campaign. But I felt that one of the reasons that I was elected President was to try to bring peace to the Holy Land.

When I was elected President nobody asked me to negotiate be

Summary

This quote expresses the unexpected responsibility the speaker felt upon becoming President to facilitate peace between Israel and Egypt. Despite not campaigning on this issue, the speaker believes that their election signifies a mandate to pursue peace in the Holy Land. It reflects their personal conviction and sense of duty to embark on the challenging task of working towards a resolution that had not been explicitly expected of them.

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Peace

By Jimmy Carter

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