Political Quotes

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.

Quotes by year · 196319698,890 total · peak 1966 (3339)
1963: 81 quotes1964: 2,112 quotes1965: 1,508 quotes1966: 3,339 quotes1967: 1,095 quotes1968: 750 quotes1969: 5 quotes
Feb 7, 1967

I devoutly share your wish that the suspension of hostilities over the Lunar New Year may be extended and may open the way to negotiations for a just and stable peace.

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Feb 7, 1967

We shall continue our efforts for a peaceful and honorable settlement until they are crowned with success.

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Feb 6, 1967

Outer space is free. It is unscarred by conflict. No nation holds a concession there. It must remain this way.

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Feb 6, 1967

Space activities and their results are to be reported for the benefit of all.

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Feb 5, 1967

The voyage of our scientists should be to make new discoveries--not just to confirm old dogmas.

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Feb 5, 1967

I believe that government must guard freedom of inquiry--and extend it.

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Feb 1, 1967

I think we very much need this convention to protect American interests, and to protect American citizens abroad.

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Feb 1, 1967

We have made clear that if the other side desires to discuss peace at any time, we will be very happy to have appropriate arrangements made to see that that is carried out.

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Jan 31, 1967

But this brings minimum wages closer in line with minimum decencies than they have ever been before.

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Jan 31, 1967

Unlimited horizons, green trees, blue lakes, fresh streams and cool forests--what could be more important to the heart and spirit of the American people, their children and their children's children?

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Jan 30, 1967

I was a proud friend and follower of President Franklin Roosevelt.

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Jan 30, 1967

I recommend an increase in the amount of available Serviceman's Group Life Insurance, from a maximum of $10,000 to a minimum of $12,000

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Jan 30, 1967

He knew that leadership requires not only vision but the skill to move men and to build institutions.

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Jan 30, 1967

One essential element cannot be supplied by government--the cooperation of the community, with the police and in support of the appropriations and other measures which are necessary for an effective anti-crime program.

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Jan 30, 1967

This painting will--as long as I am President--hang in my office where I can see it and where I need it.

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Jan 30, 1967

Our principal responsibility now is to catch up and to make up for years of urban neglect in this country.

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Jan 29, 1967

I recommend that the Air Quality Act of 1967 authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to:--Designate those industries in interstate commerce that are nationally significant sources of air pollution.

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Jan 29, 1967

President Roosevelt was one of the great leaders of our country and one of my great leaders.

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Jan 29, 1967

As President of the United States and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, I urge all civilian employees of the Federal Government and members of the Armed Forces to support the Red Cross to the fullest extent possible…

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Jan 29, 1967

I am renewing my recommendation for the enactment of legislation to establish a National Water Commission.

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Jan 29, 1967

Sources of pollution may be environmental villains-but they are also social and economic necessities.

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Jan 26, 1967

We can keep the ugly and wasteful weapons of mass destruction from contaminating space.

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