Jun 14, 1966
Now Presidents, in my judgment, need to show more interest in what the specific results of medical research are during their lifetime, during their administration.
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 14, 1966
Today's Austria is ample proof that it can be done--that it is worth the effort.
Jun 14, 1966
Because these men are now responsible for over a billion dollars of research and training money.
Jun 14, 1966
I believe the answer to that problem is a simple one and that Congress has given it in the law itself.
Jun 13, 1966
I want each of you to walk out in the world determined--determined to move it, to contribute to it, and to shape it-to be leaders and not followers.
Jun 13, 1966
Even before I came to Washington as a young man, I noticed how many men said what had to be done could not be done.
Jun 13, 1966
The landmark legislation that's passed by this Congress will in time, in my judgment, change the face of this entire Nation.
Jun 13, 1966
This third powerplant, so desperately needed, will make Grand Coulee Dam larger than any hydroelectric project now in operation anywhere in the world.
Jun 13, 1966
There is another lesson I learned in Congress-the need for leaders in every branch of public and private life to work together, for parties to seek common objectives.
Jun 13, 1966
In a few days I am going to write a letter to the Secretary of HEW asking him to set up a very special group to make a very special study about what we can do in the twilight period of peoples' lives in this country.
Jun 13, 1966
I want to welcome you here this morning to the Rose Garden at the White House because I am very proud to speak to you as a fellow alumnus of Capitol Hill.
Jun 13, 1966
The White House and the Congress can give only a part of the leadership this Nation requires and demands.
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