Jimmy Carter actually said...

I pray it will be heard and echoed by people of good will throughout the world.

On behalf of the American people, I join people the world over in welcoming your election as Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

In a world of rapid change, the basic needs of humanity remain the same: peace, justice, equity and the opportunity for life with dignity.

It does not give anyone everything they demanded—but it is fair, balanced, and workable.