Mar 30, 1966
We do not want to check our economic expansion unless that is absolutely necessary, but one thing is clear and one thing is imperative: Our expansion must continue to be orderly.
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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Mar 30, 1966
I think it would be wise for all of us to be selective in our purchases.
Mar 30, 1966
So these are the things that the American Cancer Society is trying so hard to bring to the attention of all of the American people through their pamphlets, through meetings like this, through programs that they have planned.
Mar 30, 1966
Mr. Rostow will take over all or many of the duties and assignments handled by McGeorge Bundy.
Mar 30, 1966
If I had to just make a prediction, and I was really anxious to keep as good a record as Drew Pearson says he has, I would predict that the budget that finally comes to me in the form of an appropriation bill is increased over what we…
Mar 30, 1966
We are learning to think of good health not as a privilege for the few, but as a basic right for all.
Mar 30, 1966
I regard the institution of the Presidency as requiring responsible leadership, and I think the country expects the President to provide that leadership.
Mar 30, 1966
If we are intense--and the slang expression is 'hipped'--on any subjects around here, it is food for our bodies, for our children, and education for their minds and health for their physiques.
Mar 30, 1966
I would like to have a million and a half children who have no school lunch at all to have a school lunch before a rich man's child gets milk at a subsidy.
Mar 30, 1966
We are declaring that the health of our people is just equally worthy of that support, equally important to the Nation's future.
Mar 30, 1966
I don't want him to play any position too long, because he gets too familiar with you all--and familiarity breeds contempt.
Mar 30, 1966
The quota quantity amount for cheddar cheese, and cheese and substitutes for cheese containing, or processed from, cheddar cheese specified in item 950.08 of part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States is increased…
Mar 30, 1966
I find and declare that the importation during the remainder of the quota year ending June 30, 1966, of the additional quantity of cheddar cheese permitted by the increase in quota specified below will not render or tend to render…
Mar 30, 1966
Enrollment of the remaining eligible citizens between March 31 and June 1 would present no administrative problems.
Mar 30, 1966
Some day I hope and am going to pray that we will find a cure for cancer.
Mar 30, 1966
Each of them took questions on any subject--not the British system of appearing before the House of Commons and answering questions, but we extend it a little further.
Mar 30, 1966
I am very grateful for the cooperation that has been given me by the leaders in the House, Chairman Mills and Congressman Byrnes.
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