Jimmy Carter actually said...

As far as I am concerned, as far as the State Department is concerned, as far as our Nation is concerned, there is one issue, and that is the early and the safe release of the American hostages from their captors in Tehran.

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American Hostages in Iran Remarks to State Department Employees

12/06/1979

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