Jimmy Carter actually said...

"It's a great honor for us to have him here in the United States."

"The economic efforts that have been initiated in France under your leadership are watched with great attention by us."

"Prime Minister Kishi was courageous enough to support a friendship with our own country at a time when it was not popular for him to do so."

"I'd like to express on behalf of the American people my thanks for these men who have come to visit us."