Feb 9, 1965
This way of measuring our deficit does not reduce our need for further action.
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 9, 1965
The state of the dollar in the world today is strong--far stronger than three or four years ago.
Feb 9, 1965
But we cannot--and do not--assume that the world's willingness to hold dollars is unlimited.
Feb 9, 1965
The contribution of American capital to the world's growth and prosperity has been immense.
Feb 9, 1965
The dollar is, and will remain, as good as gold, freely convertible at $35 an ounce.
Jan 12, 1965
We reaffirmed our belief that peace and progress in Asia are prerequisites to peace in the whole world.
Jan 11, 1965
I am today sending the 89th Congress a message on the number one business on this Nation's agenda, and that is the education of our young people.
Jan 11, 1965
Every child must be encouraged to get as much education as he has the ability to take.
Jan 11, 1965
It was something over $4 billion in the budget when I took office; the '64 budget.
Jan 10, 1965
Under his leadership we have taken a harder look at the kinds of things we are asked to support, and at the performance of the countries which ask for assistance.
Jan 6, 1965
We must undertake that work ourselves through practical, prudent and patient programs--to put more firmly in place the foundation for the healthiest, happiest and most hopeful society in the history of man.
Jan 6, 1965
An attention to health has contributed to the vitality and efficiency of our system as well as to the happiness and prosperity of our people.
Jan 6, 1965
I believe this year is the year when, with the sure knowledge of public support, the Congress should enact a hospital insurance program for the aged.
Jan 6, 1965
I again strongly urge the Congress to enact a hospital insurance program for the aged.
Jan 3, 1965
A President's hardest task is not to do what is right, but to know what is right.
Jan 3, 1965
What is at stake is the cause of freedom and in that cause America will never be found wanting.
Jan 3, 1965
I am proud to be among my colleagues of the Congress whose legacy to their trust is their loyalty to their Nation.
Dec 31, 1964
The problem of mass transportation in the Washington area is critical. It is also a problem in which the Federal Government has a unique interest and responsibility.
Dec 29, 1964
You may be certain that the American people and their government will never be second in this effort.
Dec 29, 1964
Arms control remains especially urgent; nothing can contribute more to the hopes of mankind for the future.
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