Jimmy Carter actually said...

"We will investigate the accuracy of reports on the reserve supplies of oil, coal, uranium, natural gas."

"We waste more energy in this country that doesn't have to be wasted than the total amount that we import."

"This is the first strong indication of a permanent, very serious energy shortage."

"What every person in this country does--to wear warm clothes indoors, warm underwear, a sweater; to cut down the thermostats very low...is a very strong contributing factor to the resolution of this p..."