Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I think it is accurate to say also, Walter, that the major interest that the People's Republic of China has in the Western Pacific is peace and good relationships with us."

"My constitutional responsibility in establishing relationships with foreign countries is clear and cannot be successfully challenged in court."

"I think the outcome of the new relationship between ourselves and the billion people of China and their government is constructive and positive."

"We have made it clear to the People's Republic that after this year, when the treaty does expire, this coming year, that we will sell to Taiwan defensive weapons."