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Jimmy Carter: The proper role of the Federal Government in this case is to make certain that public concerns are being looked after.

On the recordJanuary 16, 1980
The proper role of the Federal Government in this case is to make certain that public concerns are being looked after.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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West-to-East Crude Oil Transportation System White House Statement on the President's Approval of the Pipeline System.

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