Jimmy Carter actually said...

We intend to approach inflation by the realization that there are some things that Congress can do, some things I can do administratively, some things that labor can do, management can do, the average citizen can do, to reduce the enormous inflation rates that rob us all.

Context

Atlantic City, New Jersey Remarks at a Democratic Party Campaign Luncheon

09/19/1978

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