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Lyndon Johnson: “So, I want to salute you, General Greene, in the Nation's name, for a job that has been honorably done, favorably done…”

On the recordJanuary 25, 1968
So, I want to salute you, General Greene, in the Nation's name, for a job that has been honorably done, favorably done, and faithfully done--and I guess in your language 'well done.'
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks Upon Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. Wallace M. Greene, Jr., USMC

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