Jimmy Carter actually said...

This Treaty is significant because it represents an attempt to resolve a situation which has inflicted substantial hardships on a number of citizens of each country and has caused concern to both Governments.

Context

United States-Peru Treaty on Penal Sentences Message to the Senate Transmitting the Treaty.

12/19/1979

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