Jimmy Carter actually said...

The United States plans to take appropriate action to increase its oil production to offset the world supply shortfall.

Meeting With Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada Joint Communiqué

03/02/1979

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

I reserve the constitutional right to veto legislation that I think is contrary to the best interests of our country.

I think nationalization of the oil and natural gas business would not be advisable.

My commitment to human rights is clear.

I think that all of the country has learned a great lesson from Watergate.