Lyndon Johnson said "I want to especially commend you, thank you, and say to you that I don't believe there is a higher calling than Government service." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 29, 1966

I want to especially commend you, thank you, and say to you that I don't believe there is a higher calling than Government service.

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Lyndon Johnson

Democratic · Texas

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Remarks to the Recipients of the 1966 National Civil Service Awards

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