Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I don't see any way at this time that this altercation between Iran and Iraq will affect the safety or the lives of the hostages nor the date of their release."

"I think that's an exaggeration."

"The best weapons are those that are never fired in combat, and the best soldiers are those that never shed their blood on the field of battle."

"This bright future, of a nation strong, secure, prosperous, united, proud, raising high the banner of human rights, and a nation committed to peace—that's the vision I have for the future."