Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 9, 1966
The productive capacity of American agriculture can and should produce enough food and fiber to provide for: 1. domestic needs, 2. commercial exports, 3. food aid to those developing countries that are determined to help themselves, 4. reserves adequate to meet any emergency, and to stabilize prices.
Said by
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Special Message to the Congress: Food for Freedom

Share & report

More from Lyndon Johnson

Apr 10, 1968

Developments in Southeast Asia were reviewed and hope was expressed that an equitable solution to the present conflict would be reached.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 22, 1968

Certificate established. The White House Service Certificate is hereby reestablished as the Presidential Service Certificate, to be awarded in the name of the President of the United States to members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 23, 1968

No man could serve where I have served now for more than 4 years and 5 long months--in this great office of all the people--without sensing that we are once again in 'a new time.'

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 23, 1968

So, not as partisans, not as Democrats, and not as Republicans, but only and always as Americans let us look to the good that has been wrought.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation