American Hostages in Iran Informal Exchange With Reporters
09/12/1980
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We cannot lead if our leaders mislead.
We must seek means to reduce inflation at a lower cost in lost output and employment.
The raising of these issues for public debate is an important end in itself.
Later in the day, the President called the President-elect, thanked him again for the offer, and accepted his invitation...