Jimmy Carter actually said...

"A vote for this bill will clearly and properly be seen by the public as a vote to reduce inflation."

"I agree with these recommendations and that the changes proposed are consistent with the purposes of Proclamation 3279, as amended."

"Those developments underscore the threat to our national security which results from our reliance on Iran as a source of crude oil."

"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Proclamation, no crude oil produced in Iran may be entered into the customs territory of the United States."