Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The power, authority and discretion conferred upon the President in Section 3(8) of the Act, which directs that every reasonable effort be made to secure the removal or reduction of assistance by fore..."

"Except as provided in Section 2, the power, authority, and discretion conferred upon the President by the provisions of the Export Administration Act of 1969, as amended, are delegated to the Secretar..."

"The Board may invite the heads of other United States Government departments or agencies to participate in the activities of the Board when matters of interest to such departments or agencies are unde..."

"The Secretary of Commerce may from time to time refer to the Board such particular export license matters, involving questions of national security or other major policy issues, as the Secretary shall..."