President Carter, addressing a steel workers convention here Wednesday, said jokingly: “Late Saturday night (Israeli) Prime Minister (Menachem) Begin came to me and said I’ll agree to get out of the Sinai if you’ll let me out of Camp David.” Two placards in the large hall stated: “Thank you President Carter for your peace efforts at Camp David.” Carter’s reference to the summit was applauded.
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