Speech given by Senator John Tower to two Texas petroleum organizations discussing various topics related to politics and oil in the Middle East, international terrorism, the energy industry, and the relation of various factors on the U.S. interests.

Speech declaring a constitutional crisis caused by the imbalance of federal power. Argues for less federal interference in the lives of individuals.

Draft. See [John Tower Speech to National Assoc. of Home Builders and NE Retail Lumbermen's Assoc. about proposed economic program, 1975?]. Price supports, inflation, windfall-profits tax, excise taxes, oil consumption, conservation, credits for housing industry. Draft is heavily edited.

Speech about measures and programs that Senator John Tower has supported in order to help Mexican-Americans achieve better education and have increased employment in both the private and public sectors.

Speech given by John Tower to small business professionals. Senator Tower discusses how small businesses are good for the economy and could help alleviate current issues. However, Tower perceives three factors that hold back small businesses: federal regulation, high taxes, and federal subsidy programs that have limited impact. He proposes that the national commission on small business should study the effect of federal regulations on small businesses, the effectiveness of federal subsidy programs, and alternative solutions to create a favorable economic environment for small business. The Small Business Administration should serve as a information and resource center for small businesses to learn about ways to effectively compete.

Speech excerpts opposing the New Frontier philosophy and predicting Republican victory for the 1962 election year.

Speech criticizing the Kennedy Administration for perceived failures in economic, military, and foreign policy matters.

Speech explaining conservative values focused on a decentralized state and private/local rights. Includes a few quotes from 18th century political theorist Edmund Burke.

Speech about the programs and policies that Senator John Tower has supported to address drug abuse across the state of Texas.

Speech introducing Senator John Tower, which lauds his success as a Senate GOP Leader. Mentions Tower's position on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and how he has used it to advance housing and home financing interests. Describes Tower's role in introducing and promoting Senate Joint Resolution 160 and his correspondence with the Federal Reserve Board regarding Regulation Q and the July 5th action.

Speech describing Tower's past at the radio station KTAE in Taylor, Texas, and poking fun at current events and politicians. Includes misquotes of Patrick Henry, Teddy Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and Eli Whitney.

Speech proposing that establishing interstate educational compacts nationwide will help states alleviate the confusing and multifarious processes for creating educational policy. He specifically promotes the compact model created by James Bryant Conant, a professor and former president of Harvard University.

Speech arguing in favor of retaining Section 14b of the Taft-Hartley Act, which protects the right to work without joining a union, and opposing the labor bosses who want this law repealed.

Speech explaining the ways in which Senator Tower agrees and disagrees with labor goals and asserting that he and labor have the common cause of opposing Communism. Argues that the Soviet Union has surprised the world with the development of solid fuel rockets and massive air transport vessels and that the United States needs to better anticipate Soviet technological advances.

Speech explaining why the balance of payments deficit is harmful and the history of how the U.S. acquired this deficit. Evaluates problems in tariffs, trade, and exports and their relationship to the deficit.

Speech; naval and merchant ships; shipbuilding; President Nixon's Doctrine of Strategic Sufficiency; trade and commerce; Nixon's Seattle Speech; Merchant Marine Revitalization Act of 1970.

Speech; Higher food prices; Farm price increases; Increased productivity; Increased investment in cattle industry.

Speech; U.S. and Mexico as societies of law; President Reagan; President de la Madrid; Dependence on lawyers to guide both countries towards mutual goals.

Speech; education; school financing; Texas school districts; Impact Aid Program; Bilingual Program; legislation S. 3172, tax credit; legislation S. 1543, tax credit; measure, funding plan for parents and their children's future education modeled after Keough Act.

Speech; College shooting; University of Texas, Austin; 13 killed and 31 wounded by sniper; Gratitude for bravery of Austin policemen, residents and students.

Speech; Housing legislation; Urban Community Development Revenue Sharing proposal S. 1618; Economic Stabilization Act of 1971; Armed Services - move towards all-volunteer force by mid-1973; Armed Forces bills; Labor Law reform; Health Manpower Act; Emergency Public Interest Act; Social security; Retirement; Texas.

Speech providing a summary of the activities of the 87th Congress from January to September 1962. Includes comments about legislation on Medicare, agriculture, education, trade, and taxes.

Speech; Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice; Law reform; S. J. Res. 22, proposed amendment to the United States Constitution; Right of interrogation and safeguards against abuses of this right; Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S., 436, 538; Voluntary confessions.

Speech; Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry; McNary-Haugen bill; Federal Farm Board; Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933; Bankhead and Steagall Acts; Brannan plan; Cochrane-Freeman plan; over-production at federal cost; price support; free economy; land-retirement program.