Lyndon Johnson: “We must spend it wisely-and I would like to spend it effectively, if…”

On the recordApril 21, 1966

We must spend it wisely-and I would like to spend it effectively, if you would give me the instruments to do so.

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Democratic · Texas

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Remarks Upon Proclaiming National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week.

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Lyndon Johnson: “We must spend it wisely-and I would like to spend it effectively, if you would give me the instruments to do so.”