Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The United States shares the view that only sustained intercommunal talks can lead to a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem."

"I have no regrets about it nor apologies to make, because it did help to save a man's life, and it was compatible with the principles of our country."

"This Nation will never yield to blackmail."

"We have the full support of our allies, and in this particular instance, we have no adversaries overseas."