Lyndon Johnson: “President Truman proposed Medicare. But you testified for it--and you…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 1968

President Truman proposed Medicare. But you testified for it--and you worked for it.

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Democratic · Texas

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Remarks at a Ceremony Inaugurating a Program of Community Service Projects for Older Americans.

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Lyndon Johnson: “President Truman proposed Medicare. But you testified for it--and you worked for it.”