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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
Dec 20, 1965

The successful conclusion of the Kennedy Round trade negotiations is of major importance to the progress of the free world, for developed and developing countries alike.

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Dec 19, 1965

The incumbent Chief Executive at the end of the term of a legislative body shall continue in office until a successor takes office pursuant to either of the foregoing paragraphs.

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Dec 19, 1965

The Chief Executive shall be elected by a majority of the entire membership of the legislative body and shall serve until the end of the term of the legislative body that shall have elected him.

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Dec 19, 1965

The people of South Viet-Nam need our support, and they are getting it.

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Dec 17, 1965

Our thoughts are especially with the men and women in uniform.

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Dec 17, 1965

We rededicate ourselves in this season of good will to the ultimate promise of peace made 2,000 years ago.

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Dec 17, 1965

I extend to you warmest congratulations on your election to the Presidency of the Republic of the Philippines.

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Dec 17, 1965

Our two nations are bound by friendship and alliance, and you may be assured of our enduring support and good will.

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Dec 17, 1965

The friendship of our two nations has grown even closer under your leadership.

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Dec 17, 1965

No words of mine can add luster to the splendid triumph in which you have just shared.

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Dec 17, 1965

You have our lasting thanks, and our hope that the years ahead will bring continued success in our reach for the stars.

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Dec 17, 1965

Dear President-Elect: I extend to you warmest congratulations on your election to the Presidency of the Republic of the Philippines.

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Dec 17, 1965

Dear Mr. President: As you prepare to relinquish the duties and responsibilities of your high office, I send you my warm good wishes.

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Dec 17, 1965

I know I speak for the entire nation when I tell you how proud we are of your tremendous accomplishment.

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Dec 17, 1965

This is a season of hope and rejoicing as we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace.

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Dec 16, 1965

It reminds us that our first and most compelling task is peace.

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Dec 14, 1965

The United States regards as vital to world peace the preservation of the independence and integrity of Pakistan

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Dec 14, 1965

I WANT to congratulate the astronauts and the thousands of scientists, technicians, and administrators for the success of today's rendezvous.

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Dec 14, 1965

You have all moved us one step higher on the stairway to the moon.

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