"I think as far as the adverse impact on the nation{s} around the world, this administration has been the worst in history."

I added the "s" to nation because I think that is what he said, or at least what he meant. And I think he was referring to the unprecedented low approval (or lack of respect, or however you want to put it) of our country and the adverse impacts of many of our policies on other nations. In that context, his statement is backed up by some pretty strong evidence. I'm almost as disappointed at the press for misquoting him as I am at Carter himself for back-pedaling on it. He was close to the mark in the first place, and his original message has now been largely missed in my opinion.