Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The purpose of protecting the life of our Nation and preserving the liberty of our citizens is to pursue the happiness of our people.

Remarks at the University of Michigan

05/21/1964

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The year 1965--the year of GEMINI, RANGER, and MARINER--is a brilliant preface to the coming years of APOLLO, stations in space, and voyages...

As our space program continues, the impact of its developments on everyday life becomes daily more evident.

The space program of the United States today is the largest effort ever undertaken by any nation to advance the frontiers of human knowledge...

It is also a powerful force for peace.