Jimmy Carter actually said...

Therefore, I urge prompt action by Congress to approve this legislation so that we may begin this important work.

I hope you won't let this be just a transient episode in your life but an opportunity for you to tie yourself to the Government of the best ...

I fully expect that the result will be real and substantial improvement in the way the Federal Government works for our citizens.

I have submitted to the Congress a message--which is available to the people of our Nation to examine--calling for authorization for myself,...