Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The long-range handling of economic impact can be considered in a more orderly fashion."

"My guess is that over a period of time the Mount St. Helens explosion will be one of intense interest to geologists and volcanologists and others from all over the world."

"I can't promise you that I as President have the ability to prevent a volcanic eruption."

"We hope that banks will act promptly to pass on to their loan customers the benefits of the reduction in costs of funds they are now experiencing."