Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The scope of this project... is greater than the sum total of the Interstate Highway System, the Marshall plan, and the space program all combined."

"I do not intend to let my Republican opponent continue to misrepresent the facts about this administration or about an issue so important to our country as energy itself."

"I hope the conferees will delete the legislative veto provision which I believe is unconstitutional."

"I want to congratulate Congressman James Florio, Edward Madigan, Harley Staggers, James Broyhill, and Nick Rahall for their outstanding leadership on behalf of this bill."