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On the recordOctober 16, 1980
I think that the result of the debate is not who's the best debater, but which of the two candidates the American people judge can resolve the issues most effectively as a President.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Interview With the President Question-and-Answer Session with the Editorial Board of Associated Press

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