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[John Tower Speech on the Dole Amendment, 19uu]

Description: Speech supporting the Dole Amendment to remove intangible drilling and development costs as well as allowable depletion from tax preference items. Concerned with how taxes on oil and gas industries stifle exploration and production, which is especially important to United States defense forces.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech on President Carter's Competence, 1980]

Description: Speech criticizing President Jimmy Carter for not developing competent and consistent foreign and economic policies. Expresses dissatisfaction with the president's handling of the Iranian hostage crisis, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, offer of assistance to Pakistan, relations with European leaders and domestic inflation and high interest rates.
Date: 1980
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech on Protecting U.S. Interests in Energy and Minerals for Defense Purposes, 198u]

Description: Speech discussing the need to protect two "treasure houses" from falling completely into the hands of the Soviets: energy in the Persian Gulf region and minerals in south and central Africa. Suggests that stockpiling materials would be one useful strategy against Soviet aggression.
Date: 198X
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech before the Meeting of the Old Crows about Pending Defense Treaty with the Soviet Union, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1977]

Description: Speech; Pending SALT II Agreement; Defense Treaty; ICBM [Intercontinental ballistic missile]; LSBM; MIRV [Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle]; SALT I Interim Agreement; Armed Services Committee; Comparison U.S. and Soviet Strategic Weapons; Vladivostok Guidelines; Carter Administration.
Date: October 26, 1977
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech on Economic Inflation and Recession given to Dallas Investors in Dallas, Texas, September 25, 1980]

Description: Speech criticizing the Carter Administration for policies that have caused stagflation in the U.S. economy and explaining how Governor Reagan's proposed program of cutting income taxes and increasing defense spending could alleviate inflation.
Date: September 25, 1980
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech (Edited Version) about National Health Insurance given to the Southwest Insurance Assocation in Dallas, March 14, 197u]

Description: John Tower's edited speech on national health insurance programs. Senator Tower describes the proposals that the 92nd Congress is considering and explains why he supports those programs that would encourage cooperation between the national government and the private sector. Includes a memo to the Senator.
Date: 197u-03-14
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech on a Tax Bill Amendment for Corporate Surtax Exemption, November 25?, 19uu]

Description: Speech proposing an amendment to update a 1938 tax law in order to secure a tax exemption for corporations earning less than $100,000 (whereas before, the limit was $25,000). Argues that this amendment is justified because small businesses are especially hurt by anti-inflation policies.
Date: 19uu-11-25
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech on the Pacific Treaty Organization, 196u]

Description: Speech explaining the proposition of a Pacific Treaty Organization. PATO would push much of the burden off American troops and technology fighting Asian wars against Communism and allow other "free" countries to more effectively join the United States in opposing Communist countries.
Date: 196X
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech about the 26th Amendment given to the Texas Intercollegiate Student Association at Texas Tech University, 197u]

Description: John Tower Speech printed in an article in Lubbock, Texas. Tower expresses his pride in supporting the constitutional amendment granting 18-year-olds the right to vote. He claims that young voters can see through the "smokescreens" thrown up by politicians and decide what is best for the country, which includes strengthening national defense in the Vietnam War.
Date: 197X
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University

[John Tower Speech to Society of American Engineers about importance of oceans to America, Corpus Christi, Nov. 3, 1965]

Description: Speech; Sea power; Oceanography; Senate Armed Services Committee; Challenge of international communism; Soviets' strong navy and their advanced research activities; Fish, oil, mineral resources, sea commerce important for survival of U.S. economically and physically.
Date: November 3, 1965
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
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Partner: Southwestern University
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