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On the recordOctober 15, 1979
The most important thing I know of as President is, in times of trouble and challenge, to tap the tremendous strength of this country.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Dolton, Illinois Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a Townhall Meeting

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