Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The United States of America recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China."

"The normalization of relations between the United States and China has no other purpose than this: the advancement of peace."

"I believe this to be an extremely important moment in the history of our Nation."

"It is my earnest prayer that the day will soon come when all children in the Middle East can play in the sunshine without fear."