Jimmy Carter actually said...

This review is to reassess what exports will make a significant contribution to the military potential of the Soviet Union and therefore prove detrimental to the security of the United States in light of the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan.

Context

Memorandums From the President on Exports of High Technology and Other Strategic Items to the Soviet Union

01/07/1980

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