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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 16, 1966

We intend to explore every possibility and every proposal that has been advanced for a solution to the Vietnam conflict and the rehabilitation of that great little country.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 11, 1966

The Republicans remember that the only way they have ever elected people is by scaring people.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 13, 1966

I would like you to review the possibilities in this area and report to me with recommendations for Federal and State action by June 1.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 22, 1965

So, we must go to the heart of the battle if we are to have a better life--for it is there that the decision lies.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 18, 1963

Now we have turned our attention, in a way, to Latin America, but we turn it somewhat late and we turn it with some of our resources exhausted.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 24, 1960

Our prestige is not based on what we say but what we do, relative to what our enemies do.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 24, 1960

I don't think if we continue on our present basis that we will be the leaders of the free world.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 23, 1960

Mr. Nixon's message is another indication of the fact that he would rather debate with mimeograph machines and telegrams than face to face.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Sep 7, 1960

In the 1960's we need a whole new concept of resource development, so vast, so complex, and so essential are our natural resources that they cannot be parceled out piecemeal.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Sep 7, 1960

And I can assure you that if we are successful we are going to move again in this country.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Aug 29, 1960

This is designed to make sure, if I am successful, that the months of January, February, and March would be used most effectively.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Jun 25, 1957

This whole business of disarmament has to proceed along in steps, and sometimes very tiny steps, until you can see what the next one must be; and I don't know exactly what the next one must be.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Feb 7, 1956

I have always avoided a fixed date for saying exactly what I would do.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Mar 22, 1955

I would use every bit of influence that I can properly and appropriately bring to bear to have it passed.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 28, 1952

The Congress should bear in mind that the tripartite approach has proven its worth in two previous periods of national emergency--and it is proving its worth again.

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