Economy

The imposition of the import fees hereinafter proclaimed is necessary in order that the entry of sugars will not render or tend to render ineffective the price support operations.

I find and declare that a condition exists which requires the immediate imposition of the import fees hereinafter set forth.

I propose a progressive tax reduction of $25 billion to help assure continued economic recovery.

All imported sugar will be subject to fixed fees of 2.7 cents per pound for raw sugar and 3.22 cents per pound for refined sugar.

This tax program will mean up to one million additional jobs for American workers.

I believe that our taxpayers, particularly those in the low and middle-income brackets, deserve significant tax relief.

I'm proud of the '79 fiscal year budget and believe that in the future, we can do an even better job.

We have a strong economy.

The economy has made great progress in 1977.

This budget places us on a path that will permit a balanced budget in the future.

His word was accepted in the most detailed and controversial issues facing our Nation's tax decisions.

I think that the Treasury Department has done an outstanding job.

This Economic Report is one that describes very clearly the challenges for this coming year.

The tax proposal... greatly simplifies the tax laws of our Nation.

This budget is my first major step in meeting that promise.

Unemployment fell by 1.1 million workers.

Our country has been fortunate to have a person of your experience and knowledge at the helm of the central bank during this difficult period.

We want to have a strong economy, too.