Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 1, 1964
I believe that all of us want to clear off our agenda, put the past behind us, and get on with building a better America.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks Upon Signing Bill Broadening the Prevailing Wage Section of the Davis-Bacon Act

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