Jimmy Carter actually said...

"That's the patriotism of Tip O'Neill, and that is the root of the strength of America."

"The continued detention of the hostages is a gross violation of the basic rules of international law and human rights."

"Tip has never been afraid to stand up and to speak up for what he believes and to work for what he knows is right."

"Americans have never found a challenge we could not meet if we were united."