1. John B. Connally's Address to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 1979 Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_2_11_0005 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Paula Unruh Collection Title: John B. Connally's Address to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 1979 Date: 1979-07-27 Creator: Connally, John Bowden, Jr., 1917-1993 Policy Area: International Affairs Topic: Education--United States, Inflation (Finance) Congress: 96th (1979-1981)
![["John B. Connally, a Republican Presidential Candidate, addressed the National Conference of State Legislatures in San Francisco in 1979. He emphasized the importance of state revenue sharing and the need for federal government to give resources to states and local governments. Connally also discussed the need for courage and leadership to overcome the crises facing America, such as inflation, trade deficits, and energy shortages. He expressed optimism in the American people and their ability to work together for the country's health and security."]](/thumb/CAC_PP_075_1_2_11_0005.jpg "John B. Connally's Address to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 1979")