Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 1966
America's challenges cannot be met in this modern world by mediocrity, at any level, public or private.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Special Message to the Congress Proposing Increased Pay, Retirement, and Health Benefits for Federal Employees

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