Jimmy Carter actually said...

I assured Chancellor Schmidt that we have absolutely no doubt that he and the Federal Republic of Germany are completely committed to carry out the agreement.

Context

Italy: Meeting With Chancellor Helmut Schmidt of the Federal Republic of Germany Exchange With Reporters

06/20/1980

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