Jimmy Carter actually said...

These two bills that have now been passed by Congress are a major move in the right direction.

Remarks on Signing Public Works Employment and Economic Stimulus Appropriations Bills

05/12/1977

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

The United States would double to 14,000 the number of Indochinese refugees allowed to enter the country each month.

When enacted, this proposal will—lift 2 million families above the poverty line.

Our country has already committed a major share of the total international effort.

We must not fail to do what we can for those who are most in need.