Jimmy Carter actually said...

the more united the allies are in having a commitment to have the hostages released, the better off it is for us and for the hostages and for the future of Iran.

Context

Secretary of State Muskie's Trip to Vienna Exchange With Reporters on the Secretary's Departure

05/12/1980

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