Jimmy Carter actually said...

It provides for all Americans a chance to rejoice and express pride in a heritage that adds so much to our way of life.

Rosalynn and I join in urging fellow citizens everywhere to help make this year's celebration especially meaningful and rewarding.

It's important for me not to let a wall be built between me and the rest of the country.

We're trying to guarantee peaceful resolution of any differences or competition with the Soviet Union.