1980 - President Carter Speech to 96th Congress - Excerpts only, 23Jan80

1980 - President Carter Speech to 96th Congress - Excerpts only, 23Jan80 Standing ovation as President Carter walks thru shaking hands; gives copy of speech to Vice President Mondale & Speaker of House of Representatives Tip O’Neil. 17:15:40 Introduced by O’Neil. (applause) 17:16:35 “...this last few months has not been an easy time for any of us....it has never been more clear that the state of our Union depends on the state of the world...” 17:17:36 “At this time in Iran, 50 Americans are still held captive, innocent victims of terrorism...massive Soviet troops...Afghanistan....international terrorism & one of military aggression... 17:17:54 “Three basic developments have helped to shape our challenges... 17:20:16 “...the United States will not yield to blackmail. W continue to pursue these specific goals...” 17:21:37 “If the American hostages are harmed, a severe price will be paid... 17:22:43 “Since the end of the Second World War....in the 1940s...creating the Atlantic Alliance.. (excerpted) 17:23:17 “But now the Soviet Union has taken a radical & new step. Its using its great military power against a relatively defenseless nation. The implications of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan... The Soviet Union must pay a concrete price for their aggression. 17:24:36 “While this invasion continues, we & the other nations cannot conduct business as usual w/ the Soviet Union...stiff economic penalties...I have notified the Olympic Committee....neither the American people nor I will support sending an Olympic team to Moscow. (applause) The Soviet Union... 17:26:53 “...Afghanistan is of great strategic importance: It contains more than 2/3 of the world’s exportable oil (note: abrupt cutoff, balance lacking). Threats; Moslem Nations; Islam; Middle East; Petroleum; Oil; Economics; Cold War; East West Relations; Foreign Policy; NOTE: Sold at per reel rate. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk