Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I must express my deep reservations about these two provisions and my intention to preserve the constitutional authority of the President."

"The bill gives the United States an important tool with which to help meet reasonable and legitimate defense needs of our friends and allies."

"Where existing procurement regulations provide an opportunity for judgments, or the exercise of your discretion, you should be aware of the importance to my anti-inflation program of purchasing steel ..."

"If the South Africans become an obstacle to further progress, then some sort of additional influence on our part against South Africa would probably be advisable."