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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Even in public, Carter joked bitterly about his problems. During a broadcast interview with members of the National Cable Television Association, which was meeting in Las Vegas, Carter said, "I am sure some of you are riding a better streak at the casinos than I am in Congress. For one...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Carter: A Song of Woe | 6/4/1979 | See Source »

AJ he began his commencement address last week at Boston University, Senator Edward Kennedy announced that he was going to refrain from needling any presidents, either Jimmy Carter, whom he has criticized frequently, or the controversial John Silber, head of the university. "It is hard enough being a president these...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Carter: His Rival Plays Tease | 6/4/1979 | See Source »

On the role of the U.S.: We look at the U.S. and see the greatest superpower on earth. In every respect we believe you have the capability to make this a happy world. We also ask, is that your wish, your perception of the American role? Quite frankly, we perceive...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: A Sultan Speaks His Mind | 6/4/1979 | See Source »

On his monarchy: I would very much like to feel that I am not carrying all the burdens of building our country, as it may appear, entirely by myself. I'd like to see us create a democracy for Oman, and I sincerely hope that day is not too...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: A Sultan Speaks His Mind | 6/4/1979 | See Source »

The workers are beginning to object to the clergy's heavy hand. They gripe about the censorship of movies and TV, the ban on alcohol and the increasing powers of the komiteh. Complained one worker: "It is almost like having SAVAK [the Shah's secret police], maybe even...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Another Crude Awakening in Iran | 6/4/1979 | See Source »

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