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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.

Quotes by year · 196319698,890 total · peak 1966 (3339)
1963: 81 quotes1964: 2,112 quotes1965: 1,508 quotes1966: 3,339 quotes1967: 1,095 quotes1968: 750 quotes1969: 5 quotes
Jan 23, 1966

With this balanced program we can: Meet our international responsibilities with firmness.

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Jan 23, 1966

The rate of advance in the new programs has been held below what might have been proposed in less troubled times.

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Jan 21, 1966

I am grateful for your strong support of our effort to move the war in Vietnam to the conference table.

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Jan 21, 1966

We must give them the support they need in fulfillment of the commitment so accurately stated in your letter--\the determination of our Government to resist the terror and aggression which deny the people of South Vietnam the right freely…

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Jan 21, 1966

For a month we have held our hand in an important area of military action.

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Jan 20, 1966

I am most happy to honor that request, and do hereby proclaim the period from January 21 through January 30, 1966, as National Ski Week.

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Jan 20, 1966

I call upon individual skiers, sports organizations, community leaders, and other interested citizens to arrange appropriate observances of National Ski Week and to join in the effort to improve our ski facilities and to improve the skill…

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Jan 19, 1966

And because of the fight that you started many years ago, 19 million Americans will be eligible to receive new hope and new security when the program begins on July 5, and 19 million Americans have another reason, another cause to bless…

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Jan 19, 1966

I come back to Independence to be with one of the world's most persistent searchers for peace in the world.

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Jan 18, 1966

Whether the present effort is successful or not, our purpose of peace will be constant; we will continue to press on every door.

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Jan 18, 1966

You have been a source of solace in time of war--and a force for enlightenment and progress in time of peace.

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Jan 18, 1966

This record can be maintained—and improved—only if the nation's boating organizations, Federal and State agencies, and the boating industry continue their efforts to inform the public of the importance of safe boating practices.

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Jan 18, 1966

The Attorney General, and the designees specified by him, shall fulfill the obligations assumed by the United States pursuant to Article XXIV of the Treaty in the manner and form therein prescribed.

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Jan 18, 1966

I urge every American who uses our waterways to reexamine his boating habits during this Week and decide what he can do, individually and together with his countrymen, to reduce accidents and prevent the needless waste of lives on the…

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Jan 18, 1966

Thanks to you, millions of the underprivileged people in countries throughout the world have had the Word of God placed in their hands.

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Jan 18, 1966

We hope the aggression will end; we must be prepared if it does not.

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Jan 18, 1966

Until peace comes, or if it does not come-- we will give our fighting men what they must have: every gun, every dollar, and every decision--whatever the cost or whatever the challenge.

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Jan 18, 1966

The Holy Bible was the most important possession that our forebears placed aboard their ships as they embarked for the New World.

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Jan 18, 1966

I am deeply grateful to you for coming here to the White House this morning and presenting me with this beautiful Book.

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Jan 18, 1966

I accept it on behalf of the millions of Americans who support your great work and who believe in its goals.

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Jan 18, 1966

You have been the main source of supply for the Holy Scriptures for the men and women throughout our Armed Forces.

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Jan 18, 1966

But until there is a response--and until the aggression ends--we must do all that is necessary to support our allies and our own fighting forces in Vietnam.

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Jan 18, 1966

I urge that Congress act promptly to provide these needed funds.

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Jan 18, 1966

In order to ensure that Article XXIV of the Treaty of Friendship and General Relations between the United States and Spain can be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the United States

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Jan 18, 1966

I believe the Resolution is right, and I believe the course we follow is necessary.

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