Jimmy Carter actually said...

"We would like to have direct relations with the Palestinians, and we will, as part of the negotiating process in the future."

"I think the success of this effort will depend to a substantial degree on the willingness of the Palestinians and others to participate in the negotiations themselves."

"I despaired many times, but I never reached such a state of discouragement that I thought about giving up."

"The immediate plans are specified in the Camp David agreements and also in the terms of the peace treaty."