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On the recordMarch 27, 1980
The time has come for us to act together, not with a slogan or idol or false promises, but with a courageous and consistent and tenacious policy, and a common purpose.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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National Conference of State Legislatures Remarks at the Advisory Conference

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