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On the recordJanuary 17, 1966
We in our country stand in need of greater knowledge and understanding of the old and honored cultures to the south of us; and we likewise stand in readiness to help those in the other American Republics who wish to understand us better by learning more about our cultural growth and aspirations.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Message to the Delegates to the Fourth Meeting of the Inter-American Cultural Council.

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