Des Moines, Iowa Remarks at a State Democratic Party Reception
05/03/1979
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That our country for the first time in my lifetime has abandoned basic principles of human rights.
I believe, in the freedom of our American hostages.
The amendment would resolve these difficulties and facilitate greater safety by allowing a State of registry and a State...
We have now reached an agreement with Iran which will result, I believe, in the freedom of our American hostages.