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On the recordMay 20, 1966
I do think it is very important that the President of this country have the right, and I think he does have the duty and the obligation when the Nation is involved in the serious difficulties that we have in the world, to make it clear to all would-be opponents, and certainly those who challenge our system in Vietnam and other places, that the President is supported by the people of this country—that the President is determined to carry out the duties of his office.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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