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On the recordNovember 2, 1965
I take great pride in reading every day some of the letters from some of the boys in their teens--18, 19, 20 year olds--who are willing to leave and go into battle and give their lives in order that you can enjoy the freedom you have this morning.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks at the LBJ Ranch at the Swearing In of John A. Gronouski as Ambassador to Poland.

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