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.
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 am very grateful for the cooperation that has been given me by the leaders in the House, Chairman Mills and Congressman Byrnes.
Mar 30, 1966
The loneliest moment I ever had in my life was when I learned that my mother was gone from me, because of this terrible disease.
Mar 30, 1966
The Federal Government, through its National Cancer Institute, is conducting now and is supporting research that we think offers great hope.
Mar 30, 1966
I think that they are entitled to more consideration in Government employment than they have received.
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
My judgment is that the money we have in the impacted areas, milk for children who can afford to pay for it, land-grant college aid, defense loans, some of those items we have cut, from the Record that I read every morning, they are going…
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 will, as I told you last July, from time to time add to our forces in such numbers as our Joint Chiefs and General Westmoreland may feel is desirable, and as the President may approve.
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 asked anyone who felt that they would recommend to the American people that the Congress increase taxes now to raise their right hands, and there were no hands raised.
Mar 30, 1966
It will not only be self-satisfying to those of us who have a part in it, but it will be financially responsible and productive.
Mar 29, 1966
I am asking the Congress, and the American people, to join with me in an appeal to the conscience of all nations that can render help.
Mar 29, 1966
Can we let it be said that man, who can travel into space and explore the stars, cannot feed his own?
Mar 29, 1966
We have the authority to do it without asking them, but we know that the size of the contribution is such that they will be in on the landing, so it seems to me more desirable that they also be in on the takeoff.
Mar 29, 1966
If any of you are interested in knowing, we have reached absolutely no decision on wage and price control, taxes, or cutting expenditures.
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