Udall Cites Economy, Energy As Issues in 1976 Campaign

Sen. Morris Udall (D-Ariz.) brought his presidential campaign to a packed audience of 500 students in Kirkland House last night, and cited the economy, the environment, and energy prices as the major issues in the 1976 campaign.

In his short speech, Udall said that the "country was ending an era of an imperial presidency, cold war attitudes, and cheap resources" and that "the country must adapt to these changes."

Criticizes Ford

In response to questions following the speech, Udall criticized President Ford's energy policies for "driving up prices" and said that the country should develop an effective energy conservation program to find alternatives to nuclear energy.

Udall said that rising energy prices would not increase energy supplies or decrease consumption.

Udall also criticized Ford for his stand on New York's financial crisis. He said that "New York's problem is not mismanagement but national problems of welfare and recession."

The crowd interrupted Udall's speech several times with applause and at the end of his speech Udall received a standing ovation.

Kevin R. Stone '77 commented after the speech that Udall has a "wide range of appeal to all minority groups." Stone added that he "was surprised that Udall would not, like many other liberal Democrats, permit prices to rise as an effective energy conservation incentive for the American public."

Udall's speech was sponsored by the Harvard-Radcliffe Democratic Club.