Jimmy Carter actually said...

Authority for original classification of information as Top Secret may be exercised only by the President.

Executive Order 12065—National Security Information

06/27/1978

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

I need for you to set as your goal an all-out commitment to success for the Democratic ticket on November the 4th.

Our Nation has never failed, never failed to meet every challenge.

This year, as you all know, is a very important election year.

We have never failed to overcome the most insurmountable obstacle.