Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I expect and hope that the House-Senate conference, now meeting, would complete its work on a new authorization bill before this latest continuing resolution expires."

"We have to make hard choices, as individuals and as governments, and as a nation."

"I have made three commitments to our Nation: first, to ensure fairness; second, to protect the most distressed or needy Americans; and third, to preserve our Nation's security."

"Participated in a briefing on administration policies and programs given for Members of Congress."