Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I certainly would think that now that the heat of the primary campaign is over that the personal debates and so forth would be minimized, yes."

"Nevertheless, the oil import conservation fee is good public policy, and it is good common sense."

"American families have been tested. They've survived. They are strong."

"A small investment now by us in reducing imported oil by the imposition of this fee will have great benefits in the future."