In his speech, President Carter makes the claim that the decision to boycott the Moscow Olympics is widely popular.

Which passage from the speech is relevant evidence that supports this claim?

Section from President Carter's Speech

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The Congress has voted overwhelmingly, almost unanimously, which is a very rare thing, that we will not go.
The Congress has voted overwhelmingly, almost unanimously, which is a very rare thing, that we will not go.

He said if only the Olympics had not been held in Berlin in 1936 the course of history could have been different. We face a similar prospect now.
He said if only the Olympics had not been held in Berlin in 1936 the course of history could have been different. We face a similar prospect now.

I can't say at this moment what other nations will not go to the Summer Olympics in Moscow. Ours will not go.
I can't say at this moment what other nations will not go to the Summer Olympics in Moscow. Ours will not go.

I'm determined to keep our national interest paramount, even if people that I love and admire, like you, are required to share in disappointment and in personal sacrifice.

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The passage that provides relevant evidence to support President Carter's claim that the decision to boycott the Moscow Olympics is widely popular is:

"The Congress has voted overwhelmingly, almost unanimously, which is a very rare thing, that we will not go."

This statement indicates that there is significant support for the boycott at a national level, reflecting a broader consensus on the issue.

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