Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I'm very proud to be part of it and to be the first passenger to depart."

"This is a good achievement, and the quality of the work proves that this is also a sound investment."

"The human element is important, because we have to think about the families—the need for those families to be strong, to be united."

"We have never failed to meet any challenge or answer any question or solve any problem if the Nation was united and if Democrats were in the White House."