On the recordFebruary 26, 1980
I congratulate the House and Senate conferees for completing work last night on a tough, energy-sound windfall profits tax.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI congratulate the House and Senate conferees for completing work last night on a tough, energy-sound windfall profits tax.
Windfall Profits Tax Legislation Statement on Approval of the Legislation by the House and Senate Conference
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