Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I applaud the Senate for showing the Nation and the world that this country is ready to deal with an unexpected future energy shortage."

"I want them to say that we have never lacked the courage to tackle controversial problems."

"I will never have a chance so momentous to contribute to world peace as to negotiate and to see ratified this SALT treaty."

"I call upon the House of Representatives to place the national interest above narrower interests, as the Senate has done."