Jimmy Carter
“ It’s hard to remember what was happening back in the ‘50s and ‘60s in the civil rights movement. There were obviously a few African American leaders – Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young and others. But they didn’t have the fame or acceptance in the broad circles of white American political leaders they deserved …
What they needed most of all was very distinguished white leaders who would join with them and add imprimaturs of approval in what they were doing. And Father Ted was one of those who came forward.”
Jimmy Carter
39th President of the United States of America
" Father Ted was one of those who
came forward."