Jul 23, 1964
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.
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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Jul 23, 1964
I believe that disputes, no matter how bitter, should be settled in the courts and not in the streets.
Jul 23, 1964
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.
Jul 23, 1964
The American people are perfectly capable of making their own decision with regard to the parties and the candidates.
Jul 23, 1964
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.
Jul 23, 1964
I pointed out that we had already had one conference, and that we would carry out the agreements reached at that conference table.
Jul 22, 1964
It is every American's duty to support his government, but not necessarily in the style to which it has been accustomed.
Jul 22, 1964
As long as I am President I will continue these meetings with leaders of the American economic community.
Jul 22, 1964
I believe in the importance of these meetings because today more than ever we share a broad common purpose.
Jul 22, 1964
It is wonderful to come here and be with you this evening, and to look into your smiling, optimistic faces.
Jul 22, 1964
I believe we are entering a new era of cooperation between government and business and labor and the many groups which form this Nation.
Jul 22, 1964
As a result of this effort we have restored the full meaning of 'sound as a dollar' across the world.
Jul 22, 1964
I believe that in this room are Americans who share with me a common dedication to American greatness.
Jul 22, 1964
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.
Jul 22, 1964
If you are to do great things, you must remember also what America has been.
Jul 21, 1964
We are very proud to welcome you back again today, this time as the leader of the new nation of Malaysia.
Jul 21, 1964
The American people have made their choice--for peace, for order, and for the rule of law.
Jul 21, 1964
For myself, I welcome this opportunity to add through personal conversation to the understanding already achieved by our personal correspondence.
Jul 21, 1964
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.
Jul 21, 1964
We have greatly admired the courage with which you led your native land to a decisive victory over Communist terrorism.
Jul 20, 1964
I urge that such programs place special emphasis on the increasing importance of protecting our Nation's soil, water, and timber so that our estimated 340 million citizens of the year 2000 may enjoy abundance then as we do now.
Jul 20, 1964
I ask all our people to dedicate themselves to renewed and continuous efforts to improve the quality of education.
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