In 1979, our hostages were languishing in Iran for what ended up being 444 days while a president wrung his hands with impotence, not knowing how to respond yet. Here's the word of encouragement I'll give. It took Jimmy Carter to give us Ronald Reagan. And I am convinced the most long lasting legacy of Barack Obama is going to be a new generation of leaders in the Republican Party standing up and defending liberty and getting back to the values of this country. (30:38–30:43)
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Asserts that Jimmy Carter's presidency led to Ronald Reagan's election.
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