Jimmy Carter actually said...

I don't see any way at this time that this altercation between Iran and Iraq will affect the safety or the lives of the hostages nor the date of their release.

Context

Los Angeles, California Remarks in an Interview With Reporters From Newscenter 4, KNBC-TV

09/22/1980

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