Mar 29, 1966
I urge the strong and warmhearted and generous support of this program by the American people.
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 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
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
We are naturally concerned with results--with insuring that our aid be used in the context of strong and energetic policies calculated to produce the most rapid possible economic development.
Mar 29, 1966
I think it fair to observe some people were watching developments in the last few days and were awaiting this visit to see what came out of it.
Mar 29, 1966
An India free from want and deprivation, will, as Mahatma Gandhi himself once predicted, 'be a mighty force for the good of mankind.'
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.
Mar 28, 1966
At the invitation of President Johnson, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, has been on an official visit to the United States of America.
Mar 28, 1966
The visit has reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship between the United States and India.
Mar 28, 1966
It is necessary that this process continue in order that the peoples of both countries may concentrate their energies once again on the urgent tasks of national development.
Mar 28, 1966
We look to this cooperative endeavor to develop new teaching techniques in farm and factory, to advance science and to increase research.
Mar 28, 1966
Following the Tashkent Declaration there had already been considerable progress toward reestablishing the conditions of peace in the subcontinent.
Mar 28, 1966
I intended to send a special message to Congress shortly to seek its endorsement of such U.S. assistance.
Mar 28, 1966
Congress willing, the United States will continue to participate generously in the international effort to alleviate India's immediate food deficit problem.
Mar 28, 1966
During their discussions, President Johnson and Prime Minister Gandhi reviewed recent developments in south and southeast Asia in the context of the universal desire of men and women everywhere to achieve peace.
Mar 28, 1966
President Johnson assured Prime Minister Gandhi of the deep interest of the Government and the people of the United States in participating in international efforts.
Mar 27, 1966
We know, Madam Prime Minister, that India under your leadership will have such determination.
Mar 27, 1966
I feel very privileged to welcome you as the leader of our sister democracy.
Mar 27, 1966
The journey to our future is over a very long and a very winding road.
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