Jimmy Carter actually said...

Justice Gunter recommended that a settlement of the claims be negotiated rather than litigated because of the length of time litigation would require.

Context

Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 Statement on Signing H.R. 7919 Into Law.

10/10/1980

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