Jimmy Carter actually said...

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

"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."

"We are both hopeful the project will be approved."

"I think a joint statement has already been issued to you just recently, concerning a very important agreement."