Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I believe it is time for this great and strong and good-hearted and rich Nation to give attention to the needs of its own cities who have been passed by, and to give needs to its own people.

Context

Remarks at the Johnson County Courthouse, Paintsville, Kentucky.

04/23/1964

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