The President's News Conference
02/26/1979
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I don't think the administration has ever picked up the ball, much less dropped it.
I don't think so. Maybe he'll change his mind when he sees the recommendation of the upcoming committee Monday morning.
I would prefer a much more rapid withdrawal myself and I don't know what the, you know, what the recommendation will be ...
I believe, in the freedom of our American hostages.