Jimmy Carter actually said...

The functions vested in the President by Section 1212(d)(1) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 are delegated to the Secretary of Defense.

Executive Order 12215—Delegation of Panama Canal Functions

05/26/1980

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I pray it will be heard and echoed by people of good will throughout the world.

Now is the time for statesmanship and concern for the general welfare, not for endless contention over narrow issues.

It does not give anyone everything they demanded—but it is fair, balanced, and workable.

This is so beautiful.