Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I made clear that the windfall profits tax was an essential companion to decontrol."

"We can and must send a strong and accurate signal that we, the American people, are determined to cut our dependence on imported oil."

"I am determined that the American public will be protected with a windfall profits tax which is fair."

"It has shown contempt not only for international law but for the entire international structure for securing the peaceful resolution of differences among nations."