Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The most important principle that this Executive order stands for is that it demonstrates that we can fully protect our Nation and do so within the law."

"Until then, however, the new order will:—ensure that foreign intelligence and counterintelligence activities are conducted in full compliance with the laws of the United States and are consistent with..."

"This is a fairly concise, clear delineation of how the Intelligence Community will be operating in the months ahead."

"This order also gives a great deal of additional responsibility to the Attorney General to make sure that the civil liberties and the privacy of American citizens is adequately protected."