Lyndon Johnson
The Public Record
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.
I pointed out that we had already had one conference, and that we would carry out the agreements reached at that conference table.
I believe that disputes, no matter how bitter, should be settled in the courts and not in the streets.
I receive detailed reports at the close of each day with regard to the investigations that have been carried on by the Federal Bureau of investigation.
I just suggested that it was rather difficult for a fellow to take a glass of water at the White House, or even go out to the hydrant and get a drink, without it being adequately publicized.
First, I think most Europeans know that the United States has never had any interest whatever in trying to dominate Europe or any other area of the world.
We are going to be as cooperative and as helpful as we can in an attempt to see that the people of that area have as good a government as is possible.
The American people are perfectly capable of making their own decision with regard to the parties and the candidates.
If you are to do great things, you must remember also what America has been.
But your Government is made up of people, people like those you know in your own hometowns, people who are chosen by your parents and your neighbors and sent to Washington to serve your towns and your States.
I believe that in this room are Americans who share with me a common dedication to American greatness.
As a result of this effort we have restored the full meaning of 'sound as a dollar' across the world.
It is every American's duty to support his government, but not necessarily in the style to which it has been accustomed.
I believe we are entering a new era of cooperation between government and business and labor and the many groups which form this Nation.
It is wonderful to come here and be with you this evening, and to look into your smiling, optimistic faces.
I believe in the importance of these meetings because today more than ever we share a broad common purpose.
As long as I am President I will continue these meetings with leaders of the American economic community.
Now I should like to ask all of you to join me in a toast to His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, and to the friendship between the Malaysian and American people--long may it endure.
We have greatly admired the courage with which you led your native land to a decisive victory over Communist terrorism.
For myself, I welcome this opportunity to add through personal conversation to the understanding already achieved by our personal correspondence.
We are very proud to welcome you back again today, this time as the leader of the new nation of Malaysia.
The American people have made their choice--for peace, for order, and for the rule of law.





