Political Quotes

On the recordJune 1, 1965
In a free society, skepticism toward Government is both healthy and imperative and we should welcome it, but private citizens should always guard against allowing such healthy skepticism to corrode or to destroy their respect for their fellow citizens who serve them.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks at the Presentation of the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service.

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