Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 15, 1964
He will never discard a principle nor despair of doing what is right and ought to be done.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Televised Ceremony Marking the Change in Leadership at the Department of Commerce.

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