Jimmy Carter: One Very Busy Ex-Prez

Bill Clinton put out the order Tuesday night: nobody in his Administration should criticize Jimmy Carter. The command caused some gritting of teeth. In interviews and speeches the former President had not concealed his low opinion of the State Department, and he was even quoted as saying he was "ashamed" of U.S. policy toward Haiti. But Clinton was grateful for Carter's help in ! wiggling out of a tight spot. So dutiful Secretary of State Warren Christopher hopped a plane to the former President's home in Georgia to smooth things over.

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