Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I remain optimistic that a sound, workable energy policy for the United States will be a reality before this Congress goes home this year."

"Creation of the Department of Energy will give a clear direction and focus to America's energy future by providing the framework for carrying out a comprehensive, balanced national energy policy."

"This new Department is the first major result of our efforts to reorganize the Federal bureaucracy to serve the American people more efficiently."

"David H. Popper has been accorded the personal rank of Ambassador while serving as deputy to Ambassador at Large Ellsworth Bunker for Panama Canal Treaty Affairs."