Lyndon Johnson: “But the assistance of my Nation will be useful only as it reinforces…”

On the recordApril 12, 1967

But the assistance of my Nation will be useful only as it reinforces your own determination and builds on your own achievements.

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Democratic · Texas

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Remarks in Punta del Este at the Public Session of the Meeting of American Chiefs of State.

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Jan 19, 1969

Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.

Jul 4, 1968

We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.

Jul 5, 1968

Thank you all for your welcome and for the wonderful work that you carry on.

Jul 5, 1968

Your reward--and it is coming--will be seen in the faces of children who will come down the road that you have helped to open.

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Lyndon Johnson: “But the assistance of my Nation will be useful only as it reinforces your own determination and builds on your own…”