On the recordApril 25, 1979
I intend to see that we get both [an effective energy security trust fund and an honest windfall profits tax].
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presidency.ucsb.eduI intend to see that we get both [an effective energy security trust fund and an honest windfall profits tax].
Windfall Profits Tax and Energy Security Trust Fund Remarks on Signing the Message to the Congress
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