Carter breaks silence
NZPA-Reuter Chicago The. former American President, Jimmy Carter., breaking public silence on his successor’s policies, has attacked President Reagan’s package of tax cuts calling., them “a Christmas tree for" special-interest groups."
Mr Carter made the comments after arriving , in Chicago for a visit with his son. Jack, a commodities broker, who lives in suburban Evanston.
Speaking of the tax-cut bill signed last week, Mr Carter said, “The decision was. illadvised. It was a Christmas tree for special-interest groups. It heavily favoured the rich instead of the poor. I don’t believe it was good for the countrv.
"But I’m willing to let tne economic events of the next year take their course before I speak out any more.” In response to questions on President Reagan’s decision to resume production of the neutron bomb, Mr Carter said, "When I was President. I interrupted production because no European countries were willing to deploy them.
“I don’t think Germany nor any other nations are willing to allow the bombs to be based there."
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