Jimmy Carter actually said...

The proper role of the Federal Government in this case is to make certain that public concerns are being looked after.

West-to-East Crude Oil Transportation System White House Statement on the President's Approval of the Pipeline System.

01/16/1980

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

I am determined that if I should become President that this would be well coordinated in the initial stages of the preparation of the budget...

For all practical purposes, atomic submarines are invulnerable.

We ought to do everything we can to decrease the spread of nuclear weapon capability.

The major purpose of our country, obviously, is to continue to be the preservation of peace and the security of our country.