Feb 13, 1966
School administrators know how a few teachers, trained in today's advanced methods of instruction, can raise the entire level of education in their schools.
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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Feb 13, 1966
The Wilderness Act is one in the long list of creative conservation measures that Congress has passed and I have signed into law.
Feb 13, 1966
I urge the Congress to act promptly and favorably on each of the requests.
Feb 13, 1966
Together they testify to a progressive, compassionate and resolute people.
Feb 10, 1966
I wouldn't find any fault with any committee having any hearings at any time, as long as they are conducted in an atmosphere of objectivity, fairness, judiciousness.
Feb 10, 1966
Please submit for my approval a revised order in the Transatlantic Route Renewal Case, consistent with the comments expressed above.
Feb 10, 1966
I think that there are a good many people in the country that are troubled about Vietnam and wish we could find some way to negotiate, but I think the country overwhelmingly supports the position that we have taken.
Feb 10, 1966
They will be additional men needed and they will be supplied as General Westmoreland is able to use them and as he may require them.
Feb 10, 1966
It is requested that this matter be processed on an expedited basis and that your decision be transmitted to me at the earliest practicable date.
Feb 10, 1966
I think it is a question for everyone fully exploring the problems that face our country coming up with the best recommendations and best programs they can.
Feb 10, 1966
I would be glad to have you give me a memo on what Mr. Gavin and Mr. Kennan advocate and let me look at it, and then I will talk to you and give you my views.
Feb 10, 1966
I am appointing Mr. Lee White, who is presently Special Counsel to the President, as Chairman of the Federal Power Commission.
Feb 10, 1966
Any Congressman, any Senator, has a right and a duty to submit his program to the people and get their support.
Feb 10, 1966
I do hope Fleming will take over some of the heavy briefing because I think it is too much for Bill with what else he is doing, too.
Feb 10, 1966
In view of the present operating rights of BOAC and Qantas, and the recently negotiated Bilateral Air Transport Agreement with the Government of Japan, embracing a route to New York and beyond to Europe, it is important that we proceed…
Feb 10, 1966
It is always legitimate to go to the American people with a program or any problem you have.
Feb 10, 1966
As far as I am concerned, I will want to call him my Press Secretary and try to satisfy both of you.
Feb 10, 1966
As he requests them, they will be supplied, as I have stated on several occasions.
Feb 10, 1966
I don't see that I would be the proper one to judge, because I haven't had the intimacy with them that the members of the Committee have.
Feb 10, 1966
No. I think the press prefers that we have one man who does more of the briefing than anybody else called the Press Secretary.
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