Jimmy Carter actually said...

The American people are deeply aggrieved that Iran, after guaranteeing the protection of our people, has taken them hostage and held them in intolerable conditions for 108 days.

Context

United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Iran White House Statement on the Establishment of the Commission

02/19/1980

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