Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 2, 1966
From the moment that you take your oath, your job will be to cup your hands about the flame of our Nation's genius.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Swearing In of the Chairman and Members of the National Council on the Humanities.

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