On the recordMarch 22, 1966
They didn't come to Washington to be rulers. They came here to be servants and hopefully to be doers.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThey didn't come to Washington to be rulers. They came here to be servants and hopefully to be doers.
Remarks at the Swearing In of Farris Bryant as Director, Office of Emergency Planning.
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We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.
Thirty-four years ago, I came here as the sun was setting late one evening and I was married to a lovely lady in this city in St. Mark's Church, in downtown San Antonio.
It is the living and the eternal theme of the United States of America--a Nation that has been made great by an infusion and mingling of all the cultures of the world.
In that pursuit, Mr. President, United States support will be gladly given.