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Jimmy Carter: Our first commitment has been to protect the interests of our Nation, the long-run, long-range interests.

On the recordJanuary 7, 1980
Our first commitment has been to protect the interests of our Nation, the long-run, long-range interests.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Situation in Iran and Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Remarks at a White House Briefing for Members of Congress

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