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Lyndon Johnson: “Mr. Ambassador, we hate to see you leave, but we understand your reasons and we are thankful for the good job you have…”

On the recordJune 28, 1964
Mr. Ambassador, we hate to see you leave, but we understand your reasons and we are thankful for the good job you have done.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks Upon Introducing Henry Cabot Lodge to the Press Upon His Return From Viet-Nam

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