Jimmy Carter actually said...

The greatness of our Nation has been proven, and the future greatness of our Nation is more assured than before this legislation was passed.

Remarks on Signing National Energy Bills

11/08/1978

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

We do live in a time of challenge; we do live in a time of change; we do live in a time of danger.

We're united in the determination that America must be strong; strong militarily, strong economically, and strong morally.

We can meet that test.

Our country has had to face very difficult problems; we've not flinched.