Lyndon Johnson

As a result, the gold outflow--which averaged an alarming $1.7 billion a year from 1958 through 1960--was cut in half in 1961 and 1962, and has ceased entirely over the past 12 months.

We sincerely hope that this achievement will be taken as a lesson and example by the entire world.

The big issue that we want to talk about tonight is whether we will stay on this path of peace.

I am touched this afternoon to be here with one of my wisest counselors, one of my best friends, our beloved Carl Vinson.

Almost a million boys and girls drop out of school each year, or they are pushed out by forces beyond their control.

As a tenant farmer's son, I almost didn't get any college education, and I know how much difference a full education makes.

I think this is a generous thing for you to do, and very thoughtful.

The best way to avoid recessions is to maintain strong and steady forward momentum.

As long as I am in a position to do so, I will try to contribute what I can to what all of you have envisioned as a most worthwhile and public project.

A good offense--a vigorous program for sustaining prosperity--is our best defense against recession.

We are convinced that recessions are not inevitable, and sustained prosperity is our realistic objective.

For me, it was a passport out of poverty.

This Nation deserves and must have a capital city which is in the very front rank in respect for law by its citizens, and in safety for its residents and visitors

The first prospect is the conquest of outer space.

I like to think sometimes that I still am.

The best government is the government that is closest to the people.

I think this is not only going to be a wonderful thing for the United States Government, and all the Western Hemisphere, but I think it will be a great thing for the progressive and forward-looking State of Florida.

Science and technology have moved so swiftly that advanced education is no longer a luxury just to be enjoyed by the child of the banker, or by the children of fortunate families.

It would be wrong to say that recessions are a relic of the past.

I know the deep interest that each of you have taken.

I am happy that it seems to be on the way to a favorable solution.

I believe, I genuinely and sincerely believe, that every American boy and girl born under this flag has an unqualified right to all the education that he or she can make good use of, and a responsibility to get it.

With God's help, with your prayers, I will do the best I can.

These are the stakes in this election, for you and for all Americans.

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