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.
Oct 11, 1964
We passed the biggest tax cut, a $12 billion tax cut, in the history of the Nation.
Oct 11, 1964
This year, for the first year in many years, I reduced the Federal budget $1 billion under last year
Oct 11, 1964
They quit laughing when other departments managed to save more than $400 million this year, and the year is not over yet.
Oct 11, 1964
Our opponent has said: 'The child has no right to an education. In most cases, the children will get along very well without it.'
Oct 11, 1964
Peace is the most important subject to every man, woman, and child in this hall.
Oct 11, 1964
We have a Bill of Rights; we are also developing a Bill of Responsibilities, and that will be the guidepost of my administration.
Oct 11, 1964
We pick them young, we pick them honest, we send them there, and then we keep them there
Oct 10, 1964
I intend to talk a lot about my view that government can be both progressive and compassionate on the one hand and prudent on the other.
Oct 10, 1964
This is one of the most important issues of the campaign--whether the Government is going to turn its back on the mounting needs of a growing country under the pretense of a 'conservative fiscal philosophy.'
Oct 10, 1964
So I am not trying to improve my character; I am trying to be just and fair and honest.
Oct 10, 1964
And when the Chairman of the powerful Appropriations Committee makes a slight suggestion to the President, I hope the President is smart enough, and I know he loves Carl Hayden enough, that his suggestion is my command.
Oct 10, 1964
I have never preached hate, I have never preached doubt, I have never preached fear, I have never preached division, and I never will.
Oct 10, 1964
I hope not only that God is on our side, but I do hope that all of you are on God's side.
Oct 10, 1964
The time has come in our national life for us to be together, not apart.
Oct 10, 1964
Now, all of you people out here have faith and have hope and have vision or you wouldn't be in this 'Promised Land of Arizona.'
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