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Lyndon Johnson: “I hope and believe that, in the interest of all Americans, the Congress will want to act promptly.”

On the recordApril 27, 1967
I hope and believe that, in the interest of all Americans, the Congress will want to act promptly.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Urging Further Extension of the 'No Strike'...

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