On the recordJuly 28, 1976
We should get away permanently from an attitude of paternalism or punishment or retribution when some of the South Americans didn't yield to our persuasion.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe should get away permanently from an attitude of paternalism or punishment or retribution when some of the South Americans didn't yield to our persuasion.
Press Briefing in Plains, Georgia
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