Jimmy Carter actually said...

"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."

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

"The fee on imported oil is an integral part of energy, economic and foreign policy goals that hold important benefits both for the welfare of our citizens and for the security of our Nation."

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