Jimmy Carter actually said...

"Many of you are performers or composers or writers, and I want to thank you also for keeping this wonderful spirit alive."

"But it wasn't the character of Lincoln to have a source of entertainment, tragedy, and humor kept closed and isolated from the people of our Nation."

"It's been the birthplace of quality entertainment, which has gone on to thrill the whole Nation."

"I think we have the trust of the American people."