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Jimmy Carter: The overriding fact is that 50 of our fellow Americans have been unjustifiably thrust into agony and danger.

On the recordDecember 1, 1979
The overriding fact is that 50 of our fellow Americans have been unjustifiably thrust into agony and danger.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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1980 Democratic Presidential Nomination Remarks Concerning Candidacy and Campaign Plans

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