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On the recordDecember 30, 1980
Any prediction of a favorable response from the Iranians has always been mistaken, but I hope they will go ahead and resolve this.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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American Hostages in Iran Informal Exchange With Reporters

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