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August 29, 1980

Carter/Mondale Reelection Committee

Jimmy Carter: We're going to have some serious confrontation between

our fisherman and the Canadian fisherman very shortly.

Narrator: The President must deal with an endless range of issues as he

plans the nation's future. International problems emerge in his meetings

with high-level associates in the Executive Branch. No matter what the

arena, the President must be able to grasp the issue firmly.

Jimmy Carter: I'd like to say that our comprehensive nationwide health program

that's been presented to the Congress, I think has an excellent chance to win

Congressional approval, after thirty years of waiting.

Narrator: When he comes to support an issue-local, national or worldwide,

a President must know enough about that issue as one person can know.

 That's his job.