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On the recordJune 19, 1979
We share a common interest in commerce, scientific development, technological advances, international trade, the reduction of protections—barriers to trade, stable and a sound international monetary system, tourism.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Interview With the President Question-and-Answer Session With Members of the Japanese Press

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