Jimmy Carter actually said...

I am pleased that the members of the United Mine Workers have voted to approve the latest coal contract.

Despite many predictions to the contrary, there has been no serious violence.

I will soon appoint a Presidential Commission on the Coal Industry, a panel which will address the industry's long-term problems.

Friday's agreement, coupled with the work of this Commission, will enable the coal industry to take its rightful place as one of the foundat...