Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I believe there is no prudent alternative to this type of legislation to deal with the present shortage situation."

"This bill is designed to assure that American homes do not go cold while natural gas continues to be used for lower priority uses."

"Many natural gas systems have already largely depleted the storage fields from which they must draw to meet essential human needs if the cold weather persists."

"I have selected, and the Senate has now confirmed, a man who will not just be an adequate Attorney General but who will be a great Attorney General."