Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The crux of this bill is that the first opportunity for conservation programs to be evolved is at the State level."

"I'm very happy that this has been accomplished."

"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 th..."

"This is a very good occasion in the evolution of an acceptable energy policy for our country."