Jimmy Carter actually said...

"It remains the position of the administration that the treaty is self-executing with respect to the transfer of property."

"This legislation will be interpreted and applied by the executive branch in strict conformity with the terms and the intent of the treaties."

"I will nominate William B. Welsh, of Annandale, Va., to be an Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare."

"These items involve the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce and the Railroad Retirement Board."