Jimmy Carter actually said...

We can now establish normal patterns of commerce, and scholarly and cultural exchange.

New Year's Message From the President to Premier Hua Guofeng of the People's Republic of China

12/31/1978

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It would be a severe blow, not only to the Panamanian people but to the American people as well.

Well, the answer is yes.

The best way to ensure friendship between us and Panama is to go ahead and ratify the treaties that we have negotiated in good faith.

We have the military strength to do it, and I would take that action.