Jimmy Carter actually said...

"Coal production in the United States this year is at an all-time high."

"I urge the Congress to act promptly to send me this legislation for signature."

"The average rate of return for the railroad industry as a whole has been far lower than for comparable industries."

"I want to congratulate Congressman James Florio, Edward Madigan, Harley Staggers, James Broyhill, and Nick Rahall for their outstanding leadership on behalf of this bill."