Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I have submitted to the Congress a message--which is available to the people of our Nation to examine--calling for authorization for myself, as President, to reorganize the executive branch of Governm..."

"I hereby transmit to the Congress proposed legislation which will restore the President's power to submit reorganization plans to the Congress."

"One of the major goals of my Administration will be to reorganize and streamline the Executive Branch to insure the effective management of government programs."

"This is a commitment that I made in hundreds of speeches around the country during the 2-year campaign."