Mar 11, 1966
My statement in response to their query and discussion of it was that the bill was controversial.
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 11, 1966
Our people will report to you as much as they can after those meetings.
Mar 11, 1966
We cannot foresee how many planes we are going to lose, how many shells we are going to fire, how many losses we are going to suffer.
Mar 11, 1966
There is a need to simplify and reform the whole area of State taxation of interstate business.
Mar 11, 1966
We had put $400 million extra in development contracts in the Appalachian area in 1965 and 1966 over what we had done in 1964.
Mar 11, 1966
Everything that we do in these respective fields that he enumerated will be done only after a full discussion with the Governors and in full cooperation with them.
Mar 9, 1966
The serenity of nature must be more than a once-a-year experience--that is, if we are to be a whole and happy people.
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where nearby lakes offer weekend camping and fishing and boating for all of our people.
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where bicycle paths, running through the hearts of our great cities, provide wholesome, healthy recreation for an entire family.
Mar 9, 1966
I will never slacken for a moment my efforts to make this a more beautiful nation.
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where city parks and plazas, as numerous as today's parking lots, bring rest and relaxation to shoppers and to office workers.
Mar 9, 1966
Will it be owned by a handful of the wealthy people, or will we preserve it for the pleasure of every American?
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where our air is sweet to breathe and our rivers are clean to swim in.
Mar 9, 1966
I see an America where picnic areas are within an hour's drive of every city.
Mar 9, 1966
We must never forget Thomas Jefferson's proud and confident declaration of the meaning of the American Revolution in the whole long sweep of human history.
Mar 9, 1966
This Commission will:--Provide a creative and helping hand to State, local, and private groups in their commemorations.
Mar 9, 1966
Great national parks and great national seashores located in faraway, distant places do not satisfy the needs of the people who are a part of our urban civilization.
Mar 9, 1966
It is fitting to plan now for the twohundredth anniversary of these events.
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