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.
Oct 29, 1966
But though I feel that I know you, I have come here to learn from you.
Oct 29, 1966
The ties that link the Malaysian and American peoples can only become stronger as we pursue our common goals:--as we build democracy and protect freedom;--as we resist aggression and subversion;--as we seek an end to world tensions…
Oct 29, 1966
While I have been in Asia the Communist Chinese have exploded another nuclear weapon, which they state was attached to a missile.
Oct 29, 1966
The pursuit of a national nuclear capability not only makes international arms control, including a nuclear test ban and a nonproliferation treaty, vastly more difficult; it also invites danger to China itself.
Oct 29, 1966
My friends, I shall forever cherish the memory of this delightful day that I have spent in your land and the reception that you have given me--and Mrs. Johnson--as the representatives of the American people.
Oct 29, 1966
Malaysia was traveling that difficult road along which one of your great neighbors--South Vietnam--tonight toils with such sacrifice.
Oct 28, 1966
I would hope that you would consider for a moment tonight the happy simplicity of this proposal.
Oct 28, 1966
Our goal is an elementary one. It is this: to give each man in the world a chance to seek the highest and the deepest of the human experience, as he sees fit.
Oct 28, 1966
I learned just a few days ago while I was already here in Asia that our Congress had acted on this proposal and passed a new law, the first step--the International Education Act.
Oct 28, 1966
It is surely clear to all--except, possibly, to those who wish to misunderstand-that the result of Thai-American cooperation has been mutual benefit.
Oct 28, 1966
In my own country we are awaiting the development of a great many worthwhile causes until we can reduce our military expenditures.
Oct 28, 1966
Let us lay aside our arms and sit down together at the table of reason.
Oct 28, 1966
I am sure that it will continue way into the future--and that it will always be, as Your Majesty stated, mutually rewarding.
Oct 28, 1966
Your Majesty, I find myself tonight unable to improve upon his words.
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