Every act of energy conservation... is more than just common sense: I tell you it is an act of patriotism.
Jimmy CarterPeople make a big fuss over you when you're President. But I'm very serious about doing everything I can to make sure that it doesn't go to my head.
Jimmy CarterLast night when I was commenting on the FBI and the CIA, the sound went off for 27 minutes. I should have known better.
Jimmy CarterI let God be the judge and I believe that we worship a just and fair God who won't punish innocent people unnecessarily.
Jimmy CarterIn many courts, plea bargaining serves the convenience of the judge and the lawyers, not the ends of justice, because the courts simply lack the time to give everyone a fair trial.
Jimmy CarterAnd I'm asking you for your good and for your nation's security to take no unnecessary trips, to use carpools or public transportation whenever you can, to park your car one extra day per week, to obey the speed limit, and to set your thermostats to save fuel. Every act of energy conservation like this is more than just common sense-I tell you it is an act of patriotism.
Jimmy Carter