Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I want the American people to know and I want the world to know that we will persist in our efforts, through every means available, until every single American has been freed."

"Benefits to disabled veterans and their survivors are a reflection of our deep gratitude to those men and women injured or killed in the service of their country."

"I think our country is strong within itself."

"We have the full support of our allies, and in this particular instance, we have no adversaries overseas."