on march 1, 1979, carter wanted to create a gasoline rationing plan with congress approving it. on april 5, he talked about how important energy conservation is. at the end of the month, carter said it was important that the congress pass his gas rationing plan. on july 15, 1979, carter said the crisis was a "" among the american people. many did not like carter's speech. people thought carter for not doing enough to solve the crisis. many believed he wanted americans to do most of the work instead of the government.