Jimmy Carter actually said...

I designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 1979, as a day of prayer for permanent peace.

Proclamation 4651—Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, May 28, 1979

03/28/1979

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

We've not been weak.

I can't predict the early end of that situation.

No one understands better than they the meaning of sacrifice to achieve worthy goals.

I've never doubted the long-range policy or the long-range ambitions of the Soviet Union.