Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I pledge to you, President Lopez Portillo, that in the coming months and years, I will go even further than is required through diplomatic courtesy to work closely with you."

"By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, and as President of the United States of America, in accordance with the provisions of the Fed..."

"Helping to promote an equitable and lasting solution to the problems of Cyprus is a high priority for my Administration."

"I can assure the Congress that the United States will do all it can to build on these positive developments and advance the cause of a negotiated settlement for Cyprus."