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Lyndon Johnson: “The people of America, Mr. Prime Minister, are delighted to have this opportunity to return your friendship.”

On the recordMarch 13, 1968
The people of America, Mr. Prime Minister, are delighted to have this opportunity to return your friendship.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Egal of the Somali Republic

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