Jimmy Carter actually said...

I believe that the action I am taking today will make it easier for those jurisdictions which wish to comply with Federal nondiscrimination statutes and much harder for those who seek to violate those provisions.

Context

Statement on Signing Executive Order 12250 - Leadership and Coordination of Nondiscrimination Laws

11/01/1980

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