Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I really appreciate that."

"Our Nation is strong, that that strength is being used to preserve peace around the world."

"I had a lot of criticism by some of the cynics in Washington and the national news media about saying that I wanted a government that was as good and decent and honest and truthful as the American peo..."

"I'm proud to be the Commander in Chief of a group of men as well-qualified, as deeply dedicated, as patriotic and courageous as all of you."