Jimmy Carter actually said...

"Our attitude these days is the same as it has been for a long time."

"It's important to my country."

"I am pleased to submit the first report, as called for by Sections 601 and 602 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-242), on the activities of the Government Departments and Age..."

"I hope and expect that both positions will be moderated to some degree and an agreement can be reached."