On the recordJanuary 7, 1980
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan is the greatest threat to peace since the Second World War.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe Soviet invasion of Afghanistan is the greatest threat to peace since the Second World War.
Situation in Iran and Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Remarks at a White House Briefing for Members of Congress
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