Jimmy Carter actually said...

I have also directed the Secretary of the Treasury to revoke existing licenses for transactions by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States with Iran Air, the National Iranian Oil Company, and the National Iranian Gas Company.

Context

Sanctions Against Iran Message to the Congress Reporting on Further Prohibitions on Transactions With Iran and Transmitting...

04/16/1980

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