Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The fee has been imposed for energy conservation reasons, but its revenue-raising effect cannot be ignored."

"The choice is going to be between the Democratic nominee and the Republican nominee, and I am convinced that the choice will be myself and that the voters will prove that I'm right."

"I believe it was the right decision when I made it, and I believe it is the right decision now."

"I urge the Congress in the strongest possible terms to return an acceptable bill to my desk promptly."