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Lyndon Johnson: “While I don’t want to be inconsiderate of him, I do think that it is in your interest and the Nation’s interest that…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 1968
While I don’t want to be inconsiderate of him, I do think that it is in your interest and the Nation’s interest that this man, with his background, his experience, and his knowledge of conditions there be there at this critical stage.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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