Ross Perot told Nebraskans gathered for a telephone hookup at the state capitol Sunday that he supports the idea of equal rights for women but isn't sure that a constitutional amendment is needed.
When asked whether he favors the Equal Rights Amendment, Perot said he supports the concept of equal rights but needs more time to examine the issue."I tell you what I'll do. As soon as I hang up, I'll study it," Perot said.
Perot, who is preparing an independent run for the White House, spoke for about 15 minutes to 250 supporters gathered on the steps of the capitol. He then took questions for about 15 minutes.
The Texas billionaire said his first priority as president would be a national economic program to create jobs.
Perot also said he would cut the executive bureaucracy during his first six months in office and that public education would take first priority after the country's financial problems are solved.
Meanwhile, Perot supporters said they'll turn in about 18,000 signatures to the Nebraska Secretary of State's office in Lincoln on Monday to get Perot's name on the November ballot.