Jimmy Carter actually said...

"This will involve both wide competition and a very careful selection for the executive development programs required by the Reform Act."

"I will nominate Inez Smith Reid, of New York City, to be Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency."

"I invite the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of local governments and the people of the United States to observe this period with appropriate ceremonies and activities."

"There are no more important actions we can take to provide long-term benefit to Government and more efficient delivery of services to the public."