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Lyndon Johnson: “This morning I want to talk about the primary business of government: public order.”

On the recordFebruary 28, 1968
This morning I want to talk about the primary business of government: public order.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Opening the Midyear Conference of Governors of the States and Territories.

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