"The best thing going for us is Al Gore. I cannot conceive how the American people could elect him. On the other hand, I couldn't conceive how they could elect a Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton - especially Clinton in '96"

This quote by Lyn Nofziger is a commentary on the state of American politics. He is expressing his disbelief that Al Gore might be chosen, and that he might not have actually pictured that Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton might have been chosen either. He is suggesting that the American people have made some questionable choices in the past when it comes to electing their leaders. He is likewise suggesting that Al Gore is the best choice readily available, in spite of his disbelief that he could be elected. This quote is a reflection of the political environment in the United States, and the reality that the American people have the power to select their leaders, despite how not likely it may appear. It is a reminder that the American people have the power to make their own decisions, which they must not be undervalued.