On the recordOctober 15, 1980
We will continue to pursue, in every possible way, the possibility of having the hostages released, as we have for the last 10 or 11 months.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe will continue to pursue, in every possible way, the possibility of having the hostages released, as we have for the last 10 or 11 months.
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