Jimmy Carter actually said...

"Their extension would be in the national interest of the United States for the following reasons:"

"I have determined that these four regulatory programs should be extended because the results attendant upon the lapse of these authorities would be unacceptable in light of present U.S. foreign policy..."

"Leadership requires the ability to inspire others and lead by example."

"We must work together to find solutions to the problems that face us, and we must do it with honesty and integrity."