Mar 23, 1967
Expanding trade with nations around the world accelerates the pace of economic progress at home and abroad.
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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Mar 23, 1967
The United States will continue to support the reciprocal reduction of trade barriers to stimulate the flow of international commerce.
Mar 23, 1967
About three and a half million Americans are engaged, directly or indirectly, in the production, transport and marketing of our exports.
Mar 23, 1967
An historic opportunity to broaden vastly the world's trade horizons is within reach.
Mar 22, 1967
They are the fruits of our efforts to use each tax dollar wisely and well.
Mar 21, 1967
It is imperative to the growth of aviation and to the welfare of our people that means be found to contain such noise within levels compatible with the pursuit of other desirable activities and the quiet enjoyment of property.
Mar 20, 1967
Seventh, the possibilities of bringing an end to this conflict by an honorable settlement.
Mar 20, 1967
Such talks should not be used as a propaganda exercise but should be a serious effort to find a workable and mutually acceptable solution.
Mar 20, 1967
They heard from Dr. Vu Quoc Thuc and Mr. David Lilienthal of the long-range economic planning now getting underway.
Mar 20, 1967
I am prepared to order a cessation of bombing against your country and the stopping of further augmentation of U.S. forces in South Viet-Nam as soon as I am assured that infiltration into South Viet-Nam by land and by sea has stopped.
Mar 20, 1967
I am writing to you in the hope that the conflict in Vietnam can be brought to an end.
Mar 20, 1967
Third, we discussed the morale, the health, the training, the food, the clothing, and equipment of our superb young fighting men.
Mar 20, 1967
Second, the political progress that is being made now in South Vietnam.
Mar 20, 1967
Until that is achieved, of course, we shall continue to do our duty in Vietnam.
Mar 19, 1967
America, which lost Guam and then freed it again with blood that now stains this ground, has not forgotten that lesson.
Mar 19, 1967
I know you regret, as I do, that the Vietcong succeeded in preventing anyone from voting.
Mar 19, 1967
We chose Guam as the site of our meeting for its convenience to those who are conducting the military and peaceful development campaign in Vietnam.
Mar 19, 1967
But beyond that consideration, there is a historical significance to this island that stirs the memories of those who remember the dark hours of World War II, and which strengthens our determination to persevere in Vietnam today.
Mar 19, 1967
He has served our country--and the cause of freedom--on three continents.
Mar 19, 1967
And we will try to estimate the chances of bringing peace to Vietnam through an honorable settlement.
Mar 19, 1967
I look forward to the day when I may sign that bill that is now pending into the law of our land.
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