I want to express my hearty endorsement of the forceful action taken yesterday by President Carter in ordering an immediate cutoff of Iranian oil imports to the United States. so that in our efforts to resolve the problem of American hostages held by Iran there would be no possible misinterpretation that our actions were motivated by economic considerations or possible loss of gasoline for our automobiles. This Is the second forceful action which President Carter has taken to deal with this situation. Earlier he followed suggestions made by many Americans that we should begin the deportation of Iranian students in this country. at least those who are here illegally and are in violation of American laws and hospitality. I would expect that before the matter Is resolved the President may take still further steps to put the squeeze on Iran and indicate the grave concern which the American people have for these outrageous. irrational. and totally illegal actions taken by the Iranian authorities. Not since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor unified a deeply divided America.
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