Jimmy Carter actually said...

This inability to pay threatened the existence of programs vital to the United States in such fields as nuclear safeguards, air safety, and international health.

Context

Department of State, International Communication Agency, and Board for International Broadcasting Appropriations Bill...

08/14/1979

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