Crisis of Confidence: Sacrifice Quotes

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Quote #4

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. (52)

So that's why the HOV, or carpool lane exists…

Quote #5

Every act of energy conservation like this is more than just common sense—I tell you it is an act of patriotism. (65)

Perhaps Carter's clearest link between sacrifice and patriotism, between going with less and improving the welfare of the country.