Political Quotes

On the recordJune 23, 1964
Since this Republic was born 188 years ago, our success has come in very large measure from the willingness of individual Americans to serve the cause of us all wherever duty might call, whatever sacrifice duty might command.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks Upon Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to General Harkins

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