Jimmy Carter actually said...

I've just signed an Executive order that will activate the new Department of Energy on October 1.

I remain optimistic that a sound, workable energy policy for the United States will be a reality before this Congress goes home this year.

Creation of the Department of Energy will give a clear direction and focus to America's energy future by providing the framework for carryin...

This new Department is the first major result of our efforts to reorganize the Federal bureaucracy to serve the American people more efficie...