Jimmy Carter actually said...

I am directing that price escalation clauses of all new or renegotiated Federal contracts reflect the principle of deceleration.

Memorandum From the President on Federal Anti-Inflation Actions

05/17/1978

More Jimmy Carter Quotes

Each Governor is hereby delegated the authority to establish a system of end-user allocation for motor gasoline.

I have no intent to back down.

No matter how Americans may differ on energy, we are united on two basic goals.

He has served, and will continue to serve, as a model for America's young people.