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.
Mar 1, 1966
This memorandum establishes a special task force to carry out the desired planning.
Mar 1, 1966
Each day he must disprove Lord Acton's theory about the corruption of power.
Mar 1, 1966
I believe that with increased diligence, this source of hardship can be diminished.
Mar 1, 1966
Further, I am asking the Secretary of Labor to make available to other Federal agencies technical advice on this problem.
Mar 1, 1966
I believe that this excessive delay can be shortened if Federal agencies strive to speed up their reporting procedures and increase the accuracy of their accident reports.
Mar 1, 1966
He must have enough steel in his spine so that the noisy dissent of the crowd doesn't sway him from what he truly believes to be the correct course to follow.
Mar 1, 1966
By providing the spark of insight, the initiative, and the leadership for new approaches, new techniques, and new technology, he has rendered service of incalculable value to the national intelligence effort and to the Nation's security.
Mar 1, 1966
I believe the future of the Federal Power Commission to be in sure and skillful and, above all, fair and just hands.
Mar 1, 1966
I request that this task force submit to me its recommendations by April 1, 1966.
Mar 1, 1966
The management of the Federal Power Commission is one of the great jobs and one of the key jobs in the Government of the United States.
Mar 1, 1966
I believe that, with adequate prior planning, the Federal Government can make a significant contribution toward assuring that available resources are used in the most efficient manner to cope with those problems which emerge.
Mar 1, 1966
American today lacks a coordinated transportation system that permits travelers and goods to move conveniently and efficiently from one means of transportation to another, using the best characteristics of each.
Mar 1, 1966
I have always found him a man of good spirit with a tolerance for the nagging details of every problem, as well as very sound judgment about where the facts could be found and where the solution would take us.
Mar 1, 1966
Any man who can survive 5 years in the White House, never stumble over an assigned task, and leave with his ability to laugh unimpaired, is a man that I would warn all of you is to be reckoned with.
Mar 1, 1966
They should listen to both sides of a question, weigh all the facts and all the evidence available, then come to a decision--a decision that is objective and a decision that is fair.
Mar 1, 1966
Public means that he is of the people and servant means that he toils in their behalf.
Feb 28, 1966
Today we can set ambitious goals for the future: full education for every citizen to the limits of his capacity to absorb it.
Feb 28, 1966
A nation's greatness is measured by its concern for the health and welfare of its people.
Feb 28, 1966
We are ready when that day comes, ready to join in a massive effort of reconstruction and development that is open to all, including North Vietnam.
Feb 28, 1966
Say, 'Except for the grace of God, I might be in that man's position.'
Feb 28, 1966
But let them not suppose that our desire for peace springs either from weakness or from hesitation.
Feb 28, 1966
A good tax collector is not only efficient, but a good collector also ought to be fair and just.
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