Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I think it will give us strength, I think it will promote solvency, and I think it will extend the hand of compassion to those that need it and seek it.

Context

Remarks to Representatives of Organizations Interested in Immigration and the Problems of Refugees.

01/12/1964

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