Jimmy Carter actually said...

I believe that the American people are big enough and strong enough, courageous enough and understanding enough to be proud of what has been accomplished.

Context

Remarks at a White House Dinner for Western Hemisphere Leaders Attending the Panama Canal Treaties Signing Ceremony

09/06/1977

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