Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 31, 1968
For a President to buy public popularity at the sacrifice of his better judgment is too dear a price to pay.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Chicago Before the National Association of Broadcasters.

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