"Persuasion and reason are the only ways to lead them."
"A great many people learned the really important things about America and her Government from Sam Rayburn, and I am proud to include myself in that number."
"We are providing a modest increase in training allowances for family breadwinners and postponing for another year the requirement for State matching so that we may have time to properly appraise the p..."
"No one knows what the budget will be now, because we are trying the case, so to speak."
"I am ready and willing to meet with any of the world leaders at any time there is any indication a meeting would be fruitful and productive."
"I have no plans."
"I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon officials of the Government and the people of the United States to observe the day of December 17, 1963, with cerem..."
"This order shall be effective upon its filing for publication in the Federal Register"
"I am glad to approve this legislation which is to be known as the Clean Air Act."
"Now, under this legislation, we can halt the trend toward greater contamination of our atmosphere."
"It clearly signals this Nation's determination to give all of our youth the education they deserve."
"I, too, upon taking office, now send a pledge of America's steadfast resolve to the North Atlantic Council."
"As long as we have a government, that government is going to take its stand to battle the ancient enemies of mankind, illiteracy and poverty and disease."
"Social justice is a goal for which we must constantly strive."
"Next to keeping the peace--and maintaining the strength and vitality which makes freedom secure-no work is more important for our generation of Americans than our work in this hemisphere."
"Like our late President, I do not believe that the Federal Government should be a meddlesome busybody, sticking its nose into every aspect of private decision-making."
"In the Federal Government, you are the voice of the consumer."
"I wish you and your government every success in the tasks that lie ahead of you."
