Jimmy Carter actually said...

I urge officials in private industry and in government who are responsible for using or regulating hazardous materials to seek and implement measures to significantly reduce the possibility of life loss in the event of manufacturing, transportation, or storage accidents.

Context

Proclamation 4581—Fire Prevention Week, 1978

08/07/1978

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