Jimmy Carter actually said...

The imposition of the import fees hereinafter proclaimed is necessary in order that the entry for consumption of such sugars will not render ineffective price support operations.

Context

Proclamation 4631—Import Fees on Sugar and Sirups

12/27/1978

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