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Jimmy Carter: I must remain here, near the White House, because of the situation in Iran.

On the recordDecember 1, 1979
I must remain here, near the White House, because of the situation in Iran.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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1980 Democratic Presidential Nomination Remarks Concerning Candidacy and Campaign Plans

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