Jimmy Carter actually said...

I believe this plan, which would be implemented only in a severe energy supply emergency, would equitably allocate gasoline supplies and minimize economic hardships to the maximum extent possible without undue administrative costs and complexity.

Context

Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan Message to the Congress Transmitting the Plan

02/28/1979

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