“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordOctober 15, 1964
I have selected the best personality in this country for that job.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Swearing In of Sargent Shriver as Director, Office of Economic Opportunity.

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