Jimmy Carter actually said...

The impending crisis of energy shortages has brought about an unprecedented quick action by the Congress in establishing the new Department of Energy.

Context

Remarks on Signing Into Law the Department of Energy Organization Act and Bill Amending the Small Business Administration Act

08/03/1977

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