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On the recordJune 14, 1966
Never before, except in mobilizing for war, I think, has any government made such extensive preparations for any undertaking as we have made in connection with medical care.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks at a Meeting With Medical and Hospital Leaders To Prepare for the Launching of Medicare.

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