John B. Connally's Address to the National Press Club: A Critique of the Carter Administration and a Call for Stronger Leadership, 1979-01-24

Mary Susan Dinkel addressed the National Press Club in January 1979, criticizing the Carter Administration for lacking effective leadership and a global perspective. She highlighted various crises facing the nation, including inflation, unemployment, high interest rates, trade deficits, and weakening defense capabilities. Dinkel called for a leader who understood the issues and could take decisive action, accusing the current administration of focusing on image over substance.