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The President first brought up the matter in his television address decrying the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the threat was unmistakable. "Although the United States would prefer not to withdraw from the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow this summer," said Jimmy Carter, "the Soviet Union must realize that its...
The resolution also said the Div School fears that such restrictions may hinder the atmosphere for Catholic theological work and endanger the preservation and promotion of Christian truth.
A trade embargo would still have a symbolic importance, underscoring Iran's diplomatic isolation from the rest of the world. But punitive measures might endanger the hostages: according to some officials in the Iranian government, they would weaken the position of moderates on the Revolutionary Council.
That Europeans have qualms about further action against Iran was made very clear to Vance. Britain fears that additional economic retaliation might cause its embassy in Tehran to be attacked next. The British government has considered many options on the crisis, said a high official, but "you wind up rejecting...
Republicans were more outspoken. Said John Connally: "I am sure that Ayatullah Khomeini is pleased to hear Senator Kennedy's remarks." George Bush felt that the statement "might endanger the lives of the hostages" and raises "serious questions about Kennedy's judgment on foreign policy." Press comment was...