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Jimmy Carter: And now, because our holy days approach—a time to think of peace—I would like to quote from that poem: 'And in despair I…

On the recordDecember 20, 1979
And now, because our holy days approach—a time to think of peace—I would like to quote from that poem: 'And in despair I bowed my head.'There is no peace on earth,' I said.'For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.'
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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