Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The rapid progress to date of national energy legislation through the Congress reflects the determination on the part of both the Congress and this administration to end the years of delay in dealing ..."

"I remain optimistic that a sound, workable energy policy for the United States will be a reality before this Congress goes home this year."

"The creation of a Department of Energy is an important step toward dealing with our energy problems."

"This new Department is the first major result of our efforts to reorganize the Federal bureaucracy to serve the American people more efficiently."