May 26, 1965
Our democracy depends in major part upon the Federal Government's adaptability, on its capacity for fast flexible response to changing needs imposed by changing circumstances.
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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May 26, 1965
I know that governments cannot easily be persuaded to cease their ancient rivalries or to lay aside their weapons or their arms, but I also know that the nations of mankind that are huddled together on a crowded globe have a common…
May 26, 1965
One modern warhead today carries enough firepower to make the nuclear blast of 20 years ago seem a very pale flicker by comparison.
May 26, 1965
The primary purpose of the accompanying reorganization plan is to terminate outdated arrangements which now stand in the way of the most effective management of the Commission's railroad safety program.
May 26, 1965
The plan abolishes the relevant functions of the Secretary with respect to consulting and considering the recommendations of the President's Committee.
May 26, 1965
These clearly are not policy-making positions, warranting Presidential appointment.
May 26, 1965
I do believe it is possible through reason and through patient effort to translate that common interest into concrete proposals.
May 26, 1965
The amendment to Executive Order 10358 ordered by section 1 of this order, shall be effective upon issuance of this order.
May 25, 1965
The federal-aid highway system is one of the great achievements of this nation.
May 24, 1965
We must be sure that our research effort is adequate to guarantee sufficient water for all our future needs.
May 24, 1965
Today far greater demands are pressing upon both our water resources and the technology required to meet our varied water needs.
May 24, 1965
Even before there was a United States, people of this land were using and developing its water resources.
May 24, 1965
Our scientists and engineers will find solutions to meet these problems as they develop, if we maintain a continuing and effective research program.
May 23, 1965
Weather modification is still several steps behind atomic energy and the exploration of space.
May 23, 1965
I suppose it is appropriate to the occasion to say that this opportunity to join in observing National Small Business Week is no small pleasure.
May 23, 1965
In all seriousness, Administrator Foley, his staff, and the friends of small business in Congress can be proud of their record over the past year.
May 23, 1965
This hope is not fanciful or unrealistic, but it would be misleading to suggest that such a day is near now.
May 23, 1965
So, I am proud to note that in the past 8 months small business loans made by banks, and guaranteed by SBA, have soared 700 percent.
May 23, 1965
We recognize that achievement of such a capability would mean vast economic and social gains for human life on this earth.
May 22, 1965
Each of these men has demonstrated in his field that extra measure of professional excellence needed to carry out effectively our many action programs in the people's service.
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