On the recordDecember 20, 1979
I have decided to ask for an early meeting of the United Nations Security Council to impose international economic sanctions upon Iran.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI have decided to ask for an early meeting of the United Nations Security Council to impose international economic sanctions upon Iran.
International Economic Sanctions Against Iran Remarks Announcing Intention To Seek United Nations Action.
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