Apparently his historical memory wasn't all that great. Any of you all remember 1978, 1979, double digit unemployment, 22% interest rates, gas lines, stagflation. In 1979, things looked dire. In 1979, our hostages were languishing in Iran for what ended up being 444 days while a president wrung his hands with impotence. not knowing how to respond yet. Here's the word of encouragement I'll give. It took Jimmy Carter to give us Ronald Reagan. (30:22–30:33)
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Asserts that U.S. hostages were held in Iran for 444 days during the Carter administration.
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