Jan 20, 1980
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the installation of a puppet government is an extremely serious threat to peace.
Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.
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Jan 20, 1980
We must make clear to the Soviet Union that it cannot trample on the independence of other states and at the same time carry on business as usual with the rest of the world.
Jan 19, 1980
I do not consider this to be a campaign forum, 'Meet the Press,' and I'm not here as a partisan candidate.
Jan 19, 1980
No. Neither I nor the American people would support the sending of an American team to Moscow with Soviet invasion troops in Afghanistan.
Jan 19, 1980
This in my opinion is the most serious threat to world peace since the Second World War.
Jan 19, 1980
I regard the Soviet invasion and the attempted suppression of Afghanistan as a serious violation of international law and an extremely serious threat to world peace.
Jan 19, 1980
I would not favor the sending of an American Olympic team to Moscow while the Soviet invasion troops are in Afghanistan.
Jan 19, 1980
We have always had a very complicated relationship with the Soviet Union.
Jan 19, 1980
It is my belief that many of the responsible officials in Iran now see that this major threat to Iran's security and the peace of Iran is becoming paramount.
Jan 19, 1980
The most important task of world leaders, public and private, is to deter aggression and prevent war.
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