Jimmy Carter actually said...

The Metro system represents the decision of Washington area governments, the Federal Government, employees, employers, and other area residents to implement an energy-efficient, environmentally sound transportation policy.

Context

National Capital Transportation Amendments of 1979 Statement on Signing H.R. 3951 Into Law

01/02/1980

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