Political Quotes

Lyndon Johnson: “I would hope that in establishing preferences a Nation that was really built by immigrants, immigrants from all lands…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 1964
I would hope that in establishing preferences a Nation that was really built by immigrants, immigrants from all lands, that we could ask those who seek to immigrate now: What can you do for our country?
Said by
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to Representatives of Organizations Interested in Immigration and the Problems of Refugees.

Share

More from Lyndon Johnson

Jul 4, 1968

This program, sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization, constitutes one of the largest and most complex scientific and technological undertakings ever attempted as an international effort.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 5, 1968

Thank you all for your welcome and for the wonderful work that you carry on.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1969

Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1969

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of January in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-nine and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation