Jimmy Carter actually said...

"Assure effective oversight of agency ethics enforcement by establishing an Office of Ethics in the Civil Service Commission."

"This bill, which incorporates legislation submitted by me to the Congress in May of last year, will go far toward fulfilling our commitments to return integrity and efficiency to the conduct of govern..."

"The functions of the Committee shall neither substitute for nor replace Executive Office of the President clearance, review, and decision-making procedures."

"I believe that the Federal government should serve as a model of nondiscrimination, and I shall continue to take steps toward that goal."