Jimmy Carter actually said...

"H.R. 10929 would result in reduction or elimination of these essential programs, and a consequent weakening of our defense posture."

"Benefit payments under these Acts totaled almost $4 billion."

"I cannot, consistently with my constitutional responsibilities, sign into law a bill that in my view would weaken our national security in certain critical areas and wastes scarce defense dollars."

"I cannot foreclose the option that I have to act unilaterally through Executive order if the Congress does not act."