of course, the taking of 52 american hostages by supporters of the new islamic republic in iran. the democratic establishment's worst fears about jimmy carter had been realized and they want him out and they also think he's likely to lose the election in 1980. there's an opening for a democrat to run against jimmy carter in the democratic primaries and to potentially beat him. >> the times call out for discipline and vision, because i see neither i offer myself. as a candidate for the presidency. my principles are simple. protect the earth. serve the people, and explore the universe. >> it's rather grand when you think about it protect the earth. that's -- how are you going to do that? but explore the universe what is that? serve the people. so it sounds -- marxian or something. but that's the way it came to me. >> you presence here tonight will help protect the earth, serve the people and explore the