Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I have ordered blocked all property and interests in property of the Government of Iran, its instrumentalities and controlled entities and the Central Bank of Iran."

"I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to continue sanctions against Zimbabwe-Rhodesia at this time."

"I have today exercised the authority granted by this Act to block certain property or interests in property of the Government of Iran."

"This action is taken with respect to Iran for the reasons described in this report."