Jimmy Carter actually said...

"It would be premature for the United States to alter its position on sanctions."

"This action is taken with respect to Iran for the reasons described in this report."

"I have today exercised the authority granted by this Act to block certain property or interests in property of the Government of Iran."

"I have ordered blocked all property and interests in property of the Government of Iran, its instrumentalities and controlled entities and the Central Bank of Iran."