Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The participation of neighborhood and community groups in the development and approval of State and local applications will be assured."

"The Act which I am proposing today meets that goal: it effectively addresses LEAA's weaknesses and furthers our efforts."

"Enactment of this bill will be a major step forward in our nation's efforts to control crime and improve the administration of justice."

"Federal efforts to control crime through LEAA have been uncoordinated and ineffective."