Jimmy Carter actually said...

"This legislation will permit the Federal Government to guarantee $1 1/2 billion in loans to Chrysler from private sources."

"I have determined in accordance with the Export Administration Act that the absence of controls would be detrimental to those interests."

"I would rather not give specifics, but we are prepared to take action that would be quite serious in its consequences for Iran."

"I'm very grateful for the help that all those assembled here and many others have given in the preparation of this legislation."