Jimmy Carter actually said...

The power, authority and discretion conferred upon the President in Sections 4(h) and 4(1) of the Act are retained by the President.

Executive Order 12002—Export Administration Act of 1969

07/06/1977

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

There is no such thing as cheap energy, and never will be; that is the truth.

We cannot spend our way out of every problem; that is the truth.

I formally declare that I am a candidate for reelection as President of the United States of America.

If we act together in the unifying spirit of our deep and unchanging values, we can triumph together.