Feb 5, 1966
We cannot accept their logic that tyranny 10,000 miles away is not tyranny to concern us, or that subjugation by an armed minority in Asia is different from subjugation by an armed minority in Europe.
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 5, 1966
I welcome these two brave leaders of the Vietnamese Republic and their colleagues to American soil.
Feb 5, 1966
So this afternoon I extend to these two friends and these allies of ours a most warm welcome to our country.
Feb 5, 1966
We are making reality out of the hopes of the common people--hope for a better life.
Feb 5, 1966
And that is why it is vitally important to every American that we stop the Communists in South Vietnam.
Feb 3, 1966
The problem is that if you are fully responsive in some military matters, the Chief of Staff can very quickly get your men involved.
Feb 3, 1966
For some time I have been wanting to have a chance to review with Ambassador Lodge and General Westmoreland our complete program there.
Feb 3, 1966
As a matter of fact, last year I got some criticism for using the television 58 times, almost twice as much as my predecessor, in reporting to the people.
Feb 3, 1966
It is with the people in the communities of this Nation that really the ultimate decision rests and where the ultimate responsibility lies.
Feb 3, 1966
Yes. I am going to make another little announcement and you will probably want to ask me something on that.
Feb 3, 1966
Our prayers will be with you and our efforts will support you every step of the way.
Feb 3, 1966
Such men are very difficult to find, but they are not impossible to find.
Feb 3, 1966
He has the experience and, I believe, the poise and the calm judgment which is demanded of a conciliator.
Feb 3, 1966
It is not a matter that is spectacular, or it is not a matter that you want to have a show about.
Feb 3, 1966
You can say that we are formulating legislation that we will discuss with the Indian Government, but we are formulating legislation that will be discussed and debated and sent to the Congress unless we change our mind.
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