Nov 14, 1967
We must apply to them the same rigorous standards of program performance and budget review that we do to our own Federal programs.
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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Nov 9, 1967
The enemy probes our unity now. But it is he who will shatter against it.
Nov 9, 1967
The cost of duty is too cruel. The price of patriotism comes too high.
Nov 9, 1967
I bring to each a gift of this Nation's heart--our pride, our admiration, and our gratitude.
Nov 9, 1967
There is a phrase from our history that says it well. 'The cement of this Union is the heart blood of every American.'
Nov 9, 1967
The Benning family displays to all the world the very best of the American family.
Nov 9, 1967
Never have men seen the equal of America's armies--men who march not for conquest, but with compassion.
Nov 9, 1967
As it is here that we find the beginning of peace, it will be here that we will celebrate the end of war.
Nov 9, 1967
I go to honor each of the 6 million men and women of our armed services.
Nov 8, 1967
Within such maximum level, imports of unfinished oils shall not exceed such percentum of the permissible imports of crude oil and unfinished oils as the Secretary may determine and imports of finished products (other than residual fuel oil…
Nov 8, 1967
I came to New York to tell you and to tell the country tonight that we can meet our commitments, and we can keep our word at home and abroad--and we will.
Nov 8, 1967
If the war in Laos is forgotten by the press at large, it nonetheless continues to ravage my country.
Nov 8, 1967
When one has heard, one should then see; and when one has seen, one should judge with his own heart.
Nov 8, 1967
Judge our people, then, Your Highness, with your heart, and if you do, I think you will find friends here.
Nov 8, 1967
If you four fellows would get out of the way, the other six will go over for a touchdown.
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