Jimmy Carter actually said...

Every act of energy conservation like this is more than just common sense--I tell you it is an act of patriotism.

Address to the Nation on Energy and National Goals: 'The Malaise Speech'

07/14/1979

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I want them to know that we represent the same people.

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