Jimmy Carter actually said...

This treaty is the most important step ever taken to control strategic nuclear arms.

Peace and National Security Address to the Nation on Soviet Combat Troops in Cuba and the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty

09/30/1979

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

Those who originally created the promise of America were firm in their convictions.

There's always a potential.

I am not planning any October surprise.

We will continue to pursue, in every possible way, the possibility of having the hostages released, as we have for the last 10 or 11 months.