Jimmy Carter actually said...

"We will cut this deficit in half again, and we will keep working toward a balanced budget as rapidly as we humanly can."

"We will continue to protect American interests and, if possible, preserve the peace."

"I have high expectations for your work, and I want you to have high expectations that together we can and we will keep up the momentum for reforms that strengthen the small businesses of America."

"I would like each of you to devote sufficient, continuing, and personal attention to these procurement matters to ensure achievement of our goals."