Jimmy Carter actually said...

The long-term solution to the shoe industry's difficulties lies not in the restriction of imports, but in innovation and modification of the industry's facilities.

Context

Import Relief for the Nonrubber Footware Industry Announcement Concerning the Conclusions of an Administration Review

02/28/1980

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