Jimmy Carter actually said...

Existing restrictions on commercial exploration and development of oil and gas resources would be lifted in favor of an environmentally responsible leasing program.

Context

National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Letter to Congressional Committee Chairmen Transmitting Reports and Proposed...

01/27/1980

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