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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 14, 1978

I will nominate Thomas D. Boyatt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Upper Volta.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 14, 1978

Peace, racial equality, stability, and economic development are essential elements of our policies toward Africa.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 14, 1978

World peace can only be assured through effective measures to halt the arms race.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

I think it's accurate to say that this meeting is one that could not possibly have been successful 10, 15 years ago.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

It's important to implement an effective policy in this area of the eastern Mediterranean-Greece, Turkey, Cyprus area.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

I will nominate Geri M. Joseph, of Minneapolis, Minn., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to The Netherlands.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

I think that it's accurate to say that the Congress had good intentions 3 years ago when the embargo was enforced in hopes that it would have beneficial results.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

I am pleased at the strengthening of my personal ties with the Prime Minister.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

It is not nearly so much an honor for you to come here as it is for me to have you here.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

I would hope that your own interests would expand far beyond the boundaries of our own country.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

The most immediate and urgent foreign policy decision to be made by the current legislative session is in lifting the arms embargo against Turkey.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

You have a great success story to tell and to demonstrate in a personal way.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

I would guess that Turkey would be reluctant to turn away from her historical alliance with the Western nations, those nations of NATO.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

I think drawing public opinion to this, not only in our country but around the world, has been relatively effective.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 13, 1978

Leadership is about making tough choices and guiding others through challenging times.

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