On April 13, 1987, Senator Gary Hart made his statement of candidacy.
"I intend to be a candidate for the Presidency of the United States in 1988. And I do so for one single reason -- I love my country. America is not an abstraction. It’s 250 million human beings -- united by common geography, history, and heritage.
I make this race because I love my country and I want America to do better and to move forward. And I believe -- with the assistance and support of the American people -- I can help lead America toward its future -- and to achieve its promise, its destiny, and its ideal. Thank you very much."
