Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The United States will continue to maintain—undiminished—its firm commitment to NATO and will continue to provide the forces needed to back up that commitment."

"The ancient soil of Europe bears constant, visible evidence of the carnage that war inevitably brings."

"We are determined, with our noble allies here, that Europe's freedom will never again be endangered."

"It is indeed a great honor for me, as President of the United States, to come here to pay homage to the brave men and women of the past who have ensured our precious freedom today."