Jimmy Carter actually said...

I'm not trying to prejudge it, but I have confidence in Tim, and he says that they're false.

Houston, Texas Informal Exchange With Reporters on Departure

09/14/1980

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

I know him to be a good and an honorable man.

He told the truth.

My only intention was to make a contribution to this country and to you.

I will study with care all the points raised in the letter.