Jimmy Carter actually said...

Further reductions of our combat elements in Korea should await credible indications that a satisfactory military balance has been restored and a reduction in tension is underway.

Context

United States Troop Withdrawals From the Republic of Korea Statement by the President.

07/19/1979

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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