I am seriously concerned about events surrounding the election in the Dominican Republic and have been in touch with the Presidents of several neighboring countries in Latin America and with the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) concerning the election procedures. We share a common concern for the integrity of the democratic process. I retain my hope that the legally constituted electoral authorities in the Dominican Republic will be able to carry out their responsibilities without interference and that the outcome of the elections will be respected by all. We will be examining the report of the three prominent observers invited to witness the election process. The degree of our country's support for the Dominican Government will depend upon the integrity of the election process.
Note: The Dominican Republic National Police stopped the counting of ballots shortly after the presidential election, which was held on May 16. After the count had resumed, Antonio Guzman was declared the winner over incumbent President Joaquin Balaguer.
Jimmy Carter, Presidential Election in the Dominican Republic Statement by the President. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/244833