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Jimmy Carter: “I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to continue sanctions against…”

On the recordNovember 13, 1979
I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to continue sanctions against Zimbabwe-Rhodesia at this time.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Memorandum From the President on Trade Sanctions Against Zimbabwe-Rhodesia

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