Lyndon Johnson

Almost a century ago another Englishman, Thomas Huxley, visited our country.

Our efforts for education of quality and equality extend to those adult citizens who have received little or no formal schooling.

My friends, my fellow Americans, you have demonstrated in many places at many hours that you love your country.

It is a great privilege to welcome you to your Capital.

Ask him to write a simple message.

The bravery of young American patriots on the battlefield, the steadfast determination of our people at home, will--in time-bring an end to this trial of aggression.

When the chairman of the Texas Board of Regents told me yesterday that he just floated $4 million worth of a bond issue, because the buildings were bursting at the seams and they just had to have more facilities because so many more people…

The 89th Congress will soon become history--and what a bright chapter in history it will be.

So through all these years I have sought, asked, and been given the opportunity to make some effort in the field of fighting a war on poverty, illiteracy, ignorance, disease, and for conserving our resources, beautifying our lands.

We had rules problems in those days like you do now in Judge Smith's committee.

Being President does make a difference.

The things we are doing, we are doing together.

The fact that we are still not satisfied-that we are still concerned about those who do not yet share in these advantages--is, to me, the mark of a noble people.

It has passed more landmark legislation than any other Congress--the elementary and secondary education act, the higher education act, voting rights, Medicare, traffic safety, and many more.

A President always has many problems.

The power companies tried to keep us from building them.

We are spending about a third more than we were just 2 1/2 years ago in the fields of education and health alone.

We do have some partisanship on motions to recommit.

I feel fine. I was a little tired when I came in last night, but I had a good rest during the day yesterday in between various meetings.

So I want to thank you for helping elect a wise and responsible Congress to carry forward the program of the Great Society.

No country on earth has ever had more freedom, greater wealth, or a higher standard of living for so many people.

When they ask you, 'How can these cities handle some of their problems?' the first thing I would say is, 'Go and see Denver.'

I thought they were good--enjoyed them very much.

I always enjoy my visits with Senator Dirksen.

In that we are all students, we are all still learning.