On the recordOctober 4, 1978
I urge you to help me control inflation and to set an example of leadership for the nation by supporting my veto of the public works bill.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI urge you to help me control inflation and to set an example of leadership for the nation by supporting my veto of the public works bill.
Letter to Members of Congress Urging Support of the Veto of H.R. 12928
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