Speech on Strength
11/08/1978
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I take full responsibility...
I would prefer a much more rapid withdrawal myself and I don't know what the, you know, what the recommendation will be ...
We have now reached an agreement with Iran which will result, I believe, in the freedom of our American hostages.
I don't think the administration has ever picked up the ball, much less dropped it.