Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I am imposing a limitation on the hiring of Federal civilian workers pending the establishment of revised employment ceilings."

"You should make every effort to avoid requesting exceptions by making personnel reallocations within your respective agencies to meet needs of highest priority."

"When the President of the United States or the Secretary of State speaks to the world without the comprehension or understanding or open support of the Congress or the American people, we speak with a..."

"We now have more than 50 different Federal agencies who have divided among themselves the responsibilities for the evolution and the carrying out of an energy policy for our country."