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The reduction of nuclear arsenals and the removal of the threat of worldwide nuclear destruction is a measure, in my judgment, ofthe power and strength of a great nation.

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Jimmy Carter
Age: 100
Born: 1924
Born: October 1
39Th U.S. President
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