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Jimmy Carter: The United States can take whatever actions are necessary to make sure the canal remains open and safe.

On the recordMarch 15, 1978
The United States can take whatever actions are necessary to make sure the canal remains open and safe.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Panama Canal Treaties Remarks on Senate Ratification of the Neutrality Treaty

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