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Jimmy Carter: I think the only thing I can say now is, based upon the statement of the President of Iran, that the hostages will be…

On the recordMarch 31, 1980
I think the only thing I can say now is, based upon the statement of the President of Iran, that the hostages will be transferred to the care and protection of the Iranian Government.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Remarks to Reporters on American Hostages in Iran

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