Jimmy Carter actually said...

This sets a definite limit, or paperwork budget, that cannot be exceeded by any one of the Federal agencies without my direct approval.

Remarks on Signing Executive Order 12174 on Federal Paperwork Reduction

11/29/1979

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

President's return to the White House to discuss with advisers the situation in Iran

I really have to wait till the returns come in.

I promised you 4 years ago that I would never lie to you.

I have a deep appreciation of the system, however, that lets people make the free choice about who will lead them for the next 4 years.