Jimmy Carter actually said...

"Violence cannot resolve Northern Ireland's problems; it only increases them and solves nothing."

"We know the overwhelming majority of the people there reject the bomb and the bullet."

"The path of reconciliation, cooperation, and peace is the only course that can end the human suffering and lead to a better future for all the people of Northern Ireland."

"It is still true that a peaceful settlement would contribute immeasurably to stability in Northern Ireland."