Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 8, 1980
The first responsibility of every President is for the security of our Nation.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Nashville, Tennessee Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at a Townhall Meeting.

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