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Lyndon Johnson: “In this country we all believe that every man wants dignity and a decent life, and not a dole.”

On the recordMay 4, 1965
In this country we all believe that every man wants dignity and a decent life, and not a dole.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks Upon Presenting a Social Security Check to the 20-Millionth Beneficiary.

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