Jimmy Carter actually said...

It may be a time of cleansing for us; it may be a time of recommitment to basic ideas that are important.

Energy Conservation Remarks at a White House Briefing for Religious Leaders

01/09/1980

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

You've helped our Nation greatly in the menial labor of building the railroads to the West.

It's important for me to remember that the strength of a nation is the best guarantee of its ability to preserve the peace.

It's extremely important to our Nation and our conscience and our soul to treat the most deprived in a fair way.

Ours is a nation of immigrants.