Jimmy Carter actually said...

"It puts burdensome limitations on the President and the new Department of Energy in exercising necessary judgment to provide an effective energy research and development program."

"We must secure truthful and effective testimony for successful prosecutions at trials in the United States."

"I believe this demonstrates the commitment of Congress and the administration to protect and preserve one of mankind's most precious possessions-our oceans and our seashores."

"This legislation goes a long way toward achieving that end."