Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The United States will continue to urge other governments and Olympic Committees to oppose participation in the Olympic games in Moscow this summer."

"Our position in opposition to sending a team to the 22d Olympic games in Moscow results solely from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan."

"They are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and demonstrated excellence in the areas of visual and performing arts or creative writing."

"I have no doubt that after 2 years of hard work by all of us we will be successful in making it even greater in the future."