Jimmy Carter actually said...

"All persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States in possession or control of properties, not including funds and securities, owned by Iran or its agencies, instrumentalities, or controlled..."

"I’ll wait until the hostages are released, and then I'll have another statement to make."

"I will sign, upon release of the hostages, an Executive Order revoking prohibitions previously imposed against transactions involving Iran."

"The signing of the Convention is a significant step in the process of improving and broadening the relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China."