Jimmy Carter actually said...

"We will never do that without a clear will in Government and among our people to end waste, to use energy more efficiently, and to look for practical new sources of energy."

"October 1, 1977, as the effective date of that Act"

"The Department of Energy will be in operation less than 2 months after I signed the enabling legislation."

"The creation of a Department of Energy is an important step toward dealing with our energy problems."