Oct 28, 1966
Your Majesty, I find myself tonight unable to improve upon his words.
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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Oct 27, 1966
When I was here in 1961, I fell under the charm and the beauty of your land.
Oct 27, 1966
One day, I believe, they will join the Pacific neighborhood--in peace, and without the suspicions and hostilities that make cooperation difficult today.
Oct 27, 1966
And it is no wonder, because after all, the one thing that this trip symbolizes and establishes is that we are Pacific neighbors.
Oct 27, 1966
What we achieve together can give reality to our common dream: a worldwide human fraternity, based on mutual understanding and respect--and living in peace.
Oct 27, 1966
It was for me a very welcome day of rest after the Manila Conference, and after our visit to South Vietnam.
Oct 27, 1966
While I am not a prophet, I would like to venture this prediction tonight:
Oct 27, 1966
Considering your own history, I think it is understandable why the people of Thailand should be puzzled by those who suggest that you are being 'used' or 'dominated' by Americans or, for that matter, anyone else.
Oct 27, 1966
I believe that the Conference of seven nations succeeded at Manila; but that is a judgment that will best be made by history.
Oct 27, 1966
You are helping build a better life for all men based on education and on progress in science and the arts.
Oct 27, 1966
You have shown here in Thailand that prosperity and progress in Asia are attainable goals.
Oct 27, 1966
I cannot tell you how happy I am this afternoon to be able to return again to Thailand.
Oct 27, 1966
The truth is that Thailand and the United States are going down the same road together.
Oct 27, 1966
More importantly, I came away with respect and admiration for the people of Thailand who gave us such a warm welcome when we were here.
Oct 27, 1966
We have looked forward so eagerly to returning and spending these next few days in your land again.
Oct 27, 1966
Peace must mean more than the absence of conflict: it must mean the presence of justice and wider opportunities for human fulfillment.
Oct 27, 1966
We already feel, in the night that we have spent here, that we are at home.
Oct 27, 1966
Your Majesty's ancestors made a long pilgrimage to a new land, rather than accept subjugation.
Oct 27, 1966
Considering our history, I think it is understandable why my countrymen are puzzled when someone calls us a 'colonialist' power.
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