[John Tower Speech on Federal Policies Affecting Texas given to the Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas, May 23, 1983] (open access)

[John Tower Speech on Federal Policies Affecting Texas given to the Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas, May 23, 1983]

Speech describing the benefits of cooperation between governments at the federal, state, and local levels. Addresses issues such as crime, housing, agriculture, energy, and Mexican economic conditions impacting the region of South Texas.
Date: May 23, 1983
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpts of John Tower Speech on Conservatism, May 23, 1966] (open access)

[Excerpts of John Tower Speech on Conservatism, May 23, 1966]

Speech explaining conservative values focused on a decentralized state and private/local rights. Includes a few quotes from 18th century political theorist Edmund Burke.
Date: May 23, 1966
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History