Jimmy Carter actually said...

Our agreement with Taipei, however, is a useful, effective, and acceptable way of giving one of our basic domestic industries a reasonable temporary period in which to adjust.

Context

United States-Republic of China Agreement on Shoe Imports Announcement of Signing of an Orderly Marketing Agreement.

06/13/1977

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