Jimmy Carter actually said...

If given this authority, I will move aggressively but also carefully, work closely with Congress, and make changes that will be of benefit to all of us in administering the affairs of the people of this country.

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Remarks on Transmitting Proposed Reorganization Plan Authority Legislation to the Congress

02/03/1977

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