The President's News Conference
02/05/1969
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Therefore, I am today transmitting a legislative proposal to establish a Cost of Living Task Force.
This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.
While I continue to oppose mandatory wage and price controls, it is essential that wages and prices be carefully watched...
Well, we are not going to do any of these things.