Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 16, 1966
As long as any American is denied the chance to fully develop and to use his talents, to become all that he can be, then every American is less than he should be.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks on Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government

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