Many feel The Donald has gone too far in wanting Muslims properly vetted before entering the country, but his proposal is no more far-fetched than measures enacted by Democrat President Jimmy Carter during the Iranian hostage crisis.

In the above video report from ABC, President Carter outlines the steps he felt necessary to take to protect national security, including kicking Iranian diplomats out of the country, and “prohibiting immigration,” in addition to restricting Visas to Iranian citizens.

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