Political Quotes

Lyndon Johnson: “You can only wield the power that you have if you are willing to make yourselves heard.”

On the recordNovember 1, 1967
You can only wield the power that you have if you are willing to make yourselves heard.
Said by
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to the Delegates to the 1967 Consumer Assembly.

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
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
Jul 4, 1968

In that pursuit, Mr. President, United States support will be gladly given.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation