Jimmy Carter actually said...

"it is fitting that we commemorate the event both with gratitude for the ways in which science and engineering have helped to unite us and with fervent hopes that such communications will serve the fut..."

"we have built on the invention of the distinguished Italian physicist Guglielmo Marconi and others, a global communications system that allows instant contact not only between heads of state but peopl..."

"I believe that there's a growing sentiment, both in the United States among our people and also among the Senators who have studied this matter so carefully, that the treaties indeed should be ratifie..."

"I would certainly take that action as President to guarantee that the canal is defended."