Jimmy Carter actually said...

"There must be fairness; there must be some flexibility; there must be a forgetting about past differences and misunderstandings; there must be determination."

"I'm especially grateful that our own Nation's relationships with Syria are being strengthened with every passing week."

"I believe that it is a year of hope for substantial progress, but it can only be achieved with close consultation, open minds, and a determination to succeed in spite of very difficult obstacles."

"I believe that if I can learn from President Asad today, that will be another major step toward the progress that we all hope to see."