On the recordDecember 21, 1971
This prompt action means that our battle against inflation--which has been making significant progress in recent months-can be continued and completed in the coming year.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThis prompt action means that our battle against inflation--which has been making significant progress in recent months-can be continued and completed in the coming year.
Statement on Signing the Economic Stabilization Act Amendments of 1971.
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