Jimmy Carter actually said...

"In my judgment, Bert Lance ought to have a chance for a hearing without delay, comprehensive in nature, with every allegation and fact produced for the American people to know."

"I believe that when the details of the agreement are described within the next few days, that the Americans and Canadians will be pleased at the progress that we have made."

"It tests the character and the will of the American people to do what's fair, what's right, what's decent."

"I think a failure to ratify the treaty would have very serious consequences."