Jimmy Carter actually said...

Failure to pass adequate energy legislation to reduce our dependence on foreign oil is a clear and present danger to the security of the United States.

Context

Remarks on Signing Into Law the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

11/26/1979

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