Jimmy Carter actually said...

That is why our observance of Mother's Day is so important.

I am just as determined with your help—with some sacrifice required on a transient basis and with some temporary disappointments, yes—to con...

Each year, we set aside a special day of celebration to thank this Nation's mothers for the role they play in our lives.

We do not consider it necessary at this time to impose additional sanctions, but that is always an option open to us.