Lyndon Johnson actually said...

President Johnson expressed his admiration for President Yameogo's vigorous efforts to improve the economic and social well-being of the Voltan people and to secure cooperation and peace in Africa.

Context

Joint Statement Following Meetings With the President of Upper Volta.

03/29/1965

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