Jimmy Carter actually said...

"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the Statutes of the United States of America."

"This report details the Department of Transportation's responsibility and progress in regulating safe pipeline transport of natural and other gases on Federal lands."

"I read your series, too. That's pretty accurate."

"I think the proposals that have been exchanged through the Algerians are reasonable and a foundation for resolving the differences between us, but I can't predict success."