Aug 2, 1966
I send you the best wishes of our Vice President and Secretary Gordon and I look forward to meeting you personally in the near future.
Lyndon Johnson
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Lyndon Baines Johnson was the 36th President of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Texas and began his political career as a U.S. Representative in 1937, later becoming a U.S. Senator in 1949. Johnson ascended to the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and his administration is noted for significant domestic policies, including the Great Society programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice. His legislative achievements included the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid.
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Aug 2, 1966
I am grateful that he has agreed to undertake it, and he shall have my support every inch of the way.
Aug 2, 1966
So this afternoon let's try to meet on the middle ground of reason and reality.
Aug 2, 1966
And certainly between the United States and your country in particular.
Aug 2, 1966
Moreover, it represents a very important step forward in improving global communications.
Aug 2, 1966
We know that the rich nations do have an obligation to the poor nations.
Aug 2, 1966
Foreign aid has been an important force for good in this world in which we live.
Aug 2, 1966
It is a great pleasure to exchange views with you through this medium.
Aug 2, 1966
In all of these enterprises we share an abiding concern for the freedom and the dignity of man.
Aug 2, 1966
We can look forward to even closer friendships and associations between Americans and Venezuelans.
Aug 2, 1966
Mankind must be helped to escape the darkness of poverty, ignorance, and disease.
Aug 2, 1966
For years our two peoples have worked very closely together in political, and cultural, and economic pursuits.
Aug 2, 1966
By virtue of the authority vested in me by subsection (f) of Section 303 of the Government Employees Salary Reform Act of 1964, and as President of the United States, Section 2 of Executive Order No. 11248 of October 10, 1965, as amended…
Aug 2, 1966
I think it is realistic to say that four Presidents since World War II have recognized that foreign aid protects and advances the interests of this country.
Aug 2, 1966
Every dollar spent through this program produces more return than any other dollar we spend abroad.
Aug 1, 1966
We welcome you tonight, Mr. President, in friendship and in deep respect for you and the people of your country.
Aug 1, 1966
We want to assure you of any personal or official assistance that would in any way be helpful.
Aug 1, 1966
The sharing of our blessings with others is a value we hold in common with Israel.
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