I hope we don't lose in America this demand that those of us who want this office . . . must be prepared not to handle the 10-second gimmick that deals, say, with little things like war and peace.
Source: After losing presidential election; in NY Times, 8 Nov 1984.
-- Walter F Mondale, (Jan 5 1928-____), US lawyer, politician; He served as vice president of the United States (1977-81) and in 1984 was the Democratic nominee for the presidency.