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Jimmy Carter: I am gratified by the result, but I can take little personal pleasure from a fight among friends, whatever the outcome.

On the recordOctober 4, 1978
I am gratified by the result, but I can take little personal pleasure from a fight among friends, whatever the outcome.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Statement on Action by the House of Representatives Sustaining the Veto of H.R. 12928

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