Nov 9, 1966
So while we were disappointed to see some of our friends lose, I can't think a President should be too unhappy after he has had the results that we have had in 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1966.
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, 1966
I would expect that we will have our recommendations favorably acted upon in most instances, where they are deserving.
Nov 6, 1966
Our greatest resource is the skill, the vision, and the wisdom of our people.
Nov 6, 1966
That is why we invest more in education than in any other enterprise in this country, except our national defense.
Nov 6, 1966
If your education falters or fails, everything else that we attempt as a Nation will fail.
Nov 6, 1966
Everything I want to work for, as your President, to achieve peace, to conquer poverty, to build a worthy civilization--all of these depend in a very large degree on what happens in this school and what happens in other schools throughout…
Nov 5, 1966
On October 15, I signed the Department of Transportation bill, which established that Department.
Nov 5, 1966
I am happy this morning to announce the appointment of Dr. Donald S. Frederickson, who was formerly Clinical Director of the Heart Institute.
Nov 5, 1966
I will give you a statement at the conclusion of these questions on the backlash, if that is agreeable.
Nov 5, 1966
I am expecting Mr. Komer, my special assistant in connection with Vietnam, to arrive late today or early tomorrow morning.
Nov 5, 1966
Secretary Gardner flew down to visit me yesterday afternoon and we spent some time reviewing various plans and proposals in the area of health, education, and welfare.
Nov 4, 1966
Secretary McNamara talked to you about the reconstruction work that we are doing in the pacification field.
Nov 4, 1966
I will ask Mr. Komer to come down late Sunday or Monday to go over that entire proposal and we will try to have that costed out for the next few months.
Nov 4, 1966
Our revenue estimates now indicate that we will take in this year an increase of about $5 billion, $6 billion, or $7 billion over what we planned in the budget.
Nov 4, 1966
Mr. McNamara's proposals this morning indicated a lower draft call, lower ammunition production, lower assignments overseas for next year.
Nov 3, 1966
If the revenue picture continues to be favorable, a tax increase may not be necessary.
Nov 3, 1966
I would just express the hope that there has been no improvement in Senator Goldwater's judgment since his predictions of 1964.
Nov 3, 1966
General Westmoreland made it clear that we would need additional manpower.
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