Jimmy Carter actually said...

This election is one that involves the future, perhaps as much as any election I ever remember.

Addison, Illinois Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session with Du Page County Residents

10/05/1980

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

We always hope, but we don't expect it to happen.

The United States prefers a peaceful solution, in preference to the other remedies which are available to us under international law.

We have pursued every legal channel available to us to secure their safe and prompt release.

National Unity Day is a day for fostering cooperation and goodwill among all Americans.