Jun 28, 1966
It should not be a Federal function, although the Federal Government should support and advance it.
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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Jun 28, 1966
You in Australia know that in Vietnam we are meeting a challenge which just must be met.
Jun 28, 1966
Our own security is heightened because we are joined with you in ANZUS.
Jun 28, 1966
I have found, after investigation, that each reorganization included in the accompanying reorganization plan is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in Section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949, as amended.
Jun 28, 1966
I know that Mrs. Johnson and I can speak for all Americans in extending to President and Mrs. Eisenhower our very warm and heartfelt congratulations and our good wishes for many more years of life together.
Jun 28, 1966
To be most effective, regional planning must be a responsibility of the area's State and local governments acting together to solve mutual problems of growth and change.
Jun 28, 1966
Our Government has placed itself firmly behind all of these hopes and aspirations for human progress.
Jun 28, 1966
Mr. Prime Minister, as you come this morning to this house on your long-awaited visit, I wish to tell you--and, through you, to tell your wonderful people--that we shall not fail.
Jun 28, 1966
The first thing that I read every morning are the battle reports from Vietnam.
Jun 28, 1966
The reorganization plan will improve existing organizational arrangements of and promote more effective and efficient planning for the National Capital Region.
Jun 28, 1966
The free peoples of Asia shall be given their chance to shape the destiny of their own region.
Jun 28, 1966
We also know that behind the struggle against aggression in Vietnam a vital, free Asia is rapidly emerging.
Jun 28, 1966
The situation that existed in 1952 has been changed by two major developments.
Jun 28, 1966
Now the dream of an Asian Development Bank is a reality, binding up the peoples from Teheran to Seoul in a great common enterprise.
Jun 28, 1966
Annual savings of at least $25,000 should result from the reorganization plan.
Jun 28, 1966
I want you to know that I follow the exploits of 4,500 Australians fighting there with the same interest and concern as those of our own men.
Jun 27, 1966
There is hereby established the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science.
Jun 27, 1966
The Federal Government must give priority attention to--establishing better and more effective procurement methods--making fuller use of existing facilities through sharing and joint-use arrangements before acquiring additional equipment.
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