Jimmy Carter actually said...

"We hope that banks will act promptly to pass on to their loan customers the benefits of the reduction in costs of funds they are now experiencing."

"The long-range handling of economic impact can be considered in a more orderly fashion."

"I can't promise you that I as President have the ability to prevent a volcanic eruption."

"My guess is that over a period of time the Mount St. Helens explosion will be one of intense interest to geologists and volcanologists and others from all over the world."