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On the recordDecember 30, 1980
I think that it would be to the advantage of the Iranians and, certainly, to the advantage of our imperiled hostages, if they would accept what we have proposed.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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American Hostages in Iran Informal Exchange With Reporters

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