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On the recordSeptember 7, 1976
I find it unacceptable that we have in effect condoned the effort of some Arab countries to tell American businesses that, in order to trade with one country or company, they must observe certain restrictions based on race or religion.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Address to the B'nai B'rith Convention in Washington

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