Section: Evidence-Based Reading

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The principal rhetorical effect of the phrase in paragraph 15 (we respected ... Watergate) is to

1. Set the tone for why Americans should vote
2. Set the tone for what they should look for in a president
3. Send a message that their anger and betrayal they feel towards government is noted and justified, and that government should start once again being for the people
4. Imply that Americans can feel whole again

Answer 3: Carter wants Americans to pick themselves up, but he acknowledges that many of their complaints and frustrations are real and need to be addressed.