Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I hope this will be a springboard to bring you back later on as a Member of Congress; as an Ambassador to a foreign country; as a U.S. Senator; perhaps as Governor; perhaps as President; perhaps as Se..."

"If given this authority, I will move aggressively but also carefully, work closely with Congress, and make changes that will be of benefit to all of us in administering the affairs of the people of th..."

"Renewing this Executive reorganization authority will help rebuild the public's confidence in government, redeem commitments made to the electorate, and prove to the people who have given us their tru..."

"The reorganization authority which I am proposing is essentially the same authority which has been available to every President since Harry Truman."