President Jimmy Carter's Address to the Nation on Peace and Security
1979-10-1
President Jimmy Carter announces that the United States has learned of possible Soviet combat troops stationed in Cuba. He says that the Soviets claim it is merely a training center and Carter agrees that the unit will not be enlarged and poses no direct threat to the United States. Nevertheless, the steps he pledges to take include increased surveillance of Cuba and he offers assurances that the United States will ensure that the Soviets cannot use their troops in combat against any other nation. Carter feels a confrontation would harm United States interests and urges Congress to pass the SALT II treaty.




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