Jimmy Carter actually said...

The highest tribute we can pay those who fought and sometimes died for our country is to strengthen in time of peace those values for which they struggled in time of war.

Context

Proclamation 4572—Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, May 29, 1978

05/18/1978

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