Jimmy Carter actually said...

Your coming to the White House, Mr. President, has not changed the international law of the jungle, but our apprehensions have been greatly reduced by your coming to the White House.

Context

Toasts of the President and President Nyerere of Tanzania at a Working Dinner for the Tanzanian President

08/03/1977

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