Interview with Neal R. Peirce of "National Journal
07/16/1976
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We have now reached an agreement with Iran which will result, I believe, in the freedom of our American hostages.
the federal, state and local government process to get the money appropriated to the families so they can start rebuildi...
I will have signed an Executive Order directing American banks located within the United States which hold Iranian depos...
I don't think the administration has ever picked up the ball, much less dropped it.