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Lyndon Johnson: I think that would be a pretty good idea if the old men could get the job done.

On the recordOctober 31, 1966
I think that would be a pretty good idea if the old men could get the job done.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to American and Korean Servicemen at Camp Stanley, Korea.

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