Jimmy Carter actually said...

The Nation owes a debt of gratitude for those Members of the House of Representatives who did have the courage to vote 'yes.'

Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan Remarks on the House of Representatives Disapproval of the Plan

05/10/1979

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

We have been seeking a positive development in Iran and have had in mind the transfer of the American hostages from control of the militants...

I hereby request that Sunday, May 11, 1980, be observed as Mother's Day.

We must meet the challenges not with whining and complaining, not with trepidation about the future nor with fear, but with courage.

I think the only thing I can say now is, based upon the statement of the President of Iran, that the hostages will be transferred to the car...