Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 24, 1964
A good offense--a vigorous program for sustaining prosperity--is our best defense against recession.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Presidential Statement No. 1 on Economic Issues: Maintaining Prosperity.

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