Jun 6, 1966
I do not believe that you want it said of your generation that you committed social suicide.
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 2, 1966
I think it was Thomas Jefferson who said of the Presidency: 'It is a splendid misery.'
Jun 2, 1966
It is fitting that we should come together once more on the eve of a great new era for older Americans.
Jun 2, 1966
Ninety percent of all the people 65 or over in this country--17,200,000 persons--are now signed up to pay $3 a month for the voluntary part of the program covering physicians' fees.
Jun 2, 1966
Complacency must never stand in the way of progress, in the way of safety, or in the way of doing something about this very difficult problem.
Jun 2, 1966
We hope that never again will children and grandchildren have to sacrifice their future to pay the medical bills of the older members of their family.
Jun 2, 1966
Let us start here and now to build a new ideal of what ought to be the meaning of growing old.
Jun 2, 1966
People are getting killed every day on the roads in Texas, Kansas, California, Nebraska, and the other States.
Jun 2, 1966
We hope that never again will an older American need to go without basic medical care simply because he can't afford it.
Jun 2, 1966
Automobile accidents kill or injure more of our children and teenagers than any single disease that we have in this country.
Jun 2, 1966
Anything which touches the lives of so many citizens asks for Government action.
Jun 2, 1966
Together we will guarantee older Americans the care that they need and the care that they deserve.
Jun 2, 1966
I believe with your help, with your leadership, we are going to get that action.
Jun 2, 1966
I propose, therefore, that we increase social security benefits across the board for the entire 21 million beneficiaries now on the rolls.
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