Congressman Mickey Edwards Discusses Federal Budget, Iranian Hostage Issue, and Presidential Competence at Oklahoma City News Conference, 1980-08-12

Congressman Mickey Edwards held a news conference in Oklahoma City where he discussed the federal budget, the American hostage issue in Iran, and the competence of President Jimmy Carter. He emphasized the need for budget cuts, urged for a direct appeal to Iran for the hostages, and stated that Billy Carter's activities should not affect perceptions of the President's competence. Edwards is spending the congressional recess meeting with constituents and speaking at various events in his district.