Jimmy Carter actually said...

I hope that as the Committee carries out its responsibilities, it will make the utmost efforts to protect the existence of the species inhabiting this planet.

Context

Endangered Species Act Amendments of 1978 Statement on Signing S. 2899 Into Law

11/09/1978

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