Jimmy Carter actually said...

I consider all of these ships to be combat effective in terms of their ability to accomplish their designated mission.

Navy Shipbuilding Programs Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate Reporting on the Programs.

03/13/1980

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

I believe it's been very good for me—and I believe for the country—to have had this time of careful consideration.

That would be in the framework of rationality.

I don't want to cut you off.

I have decided to accept the nomination of President.