Political Quotes

On the recordJune 22, 1980
The more the Soviets realize that they do stand isolated in the world, that they are condemned by the world as an aggressive power...the more likely the Soviets are to decide they've made a serious mistake.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Venice Economic Summit Conference Interview With Reporters Following the Conclusion of the Conference.

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