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Jimmy Carter: “The clear knowledge of American military strength is the surest guarantee that when your presence was felt, stability…”

On the recordMay 25, 1980
The clear knowledge of American military strength is the surest guarantee that when your presence was felt, stability prevailed, and the hostages were indeed protected in their lives.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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