Jimmy Carter actually said...

The National Security Council and its two standing committees will, short of the President, provide the highest level review of and guidance for the policies and practices of the Intelligence Community.

Context

Statement on Executive Order 12036 Regarding United States Foreign Intelligence Activities

01/23/1978

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