Jimmy Carter actually said...

"We will not send high technology equipment to the Soviet Union or any equipment that might have a security benefit to the Soviet Union."

"This is an unacceptable and unwise intrusion upon their rights under the first amendment."

"I direct that you, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and other appropriate officials, review and revise our policy with respect to the export of high technology and other strategic items t..."

"We're still exploring every possible avenue for that release."