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Jimmy Carter: I believe it is inappropriate for the Congress to interpose itself between the courts and a Cabinet officer on this…

On the recordOctober 1, 1980
I believe it is inappropriate for the Congress to interpose itself between the courts and a Cabinet officer on this matter.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1981 Statement on Signing H.]. Res. 610 Into Law.

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