Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I have no present intention of seeking [the Clark amendment] modification, nor that of any other special piece of legislation."

"Remember where we get our strength."

"We believe that Cuba had known of the Katangan plans to invade and obviously did nothing to restrain them from crossing the border."

"I think it's accurate to point out, though, that we'll make the decision in the final analysis not on the basis of political considerations, but on the basis of what's best for the national defense of..."