Jimmy Carter actually said...

I will try to do a good job working with Charlie Duncan to justify your confidence in us and present to you a rationing program that will be acceptable, adequate, fair, and which would bring joy to the eyes of all of us.

Context

Remarks on Signing Into Law the Emergency Energy Conservation Act of 1979

11/04/1979

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