Oct 21, 1966
We cannot--we must not--hold on selfishly to these skills and these technologies.
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 20, 1966
But the truth of the business is, our Congress has me for lunch every day.
Oct 20, 1966
Finally, I would say this: In 3 years in office I have seen your previous Prime Minister 3 times and your present Prime Minister 3 times.
Oct 20, 1966
I believe there is a light at the end of what has been a long and lonely tunnel.
Oct 20, 1966
Mr. Prime Minister, I would like to say to you and the parliamentarians who honor us here today that this is a most unique occasion.
Oct 20, 1966
We believe that it is right that the wealthy should help the poor overcome their hunger.
Oct 20, 1966
The foundations of the friendship between our two nations are deep, and they are increasing.
Oct 20, 1966
We believe that it is right that the strong should help the weak defend their freedom.
Oct 20, 1966
We shall also be the friends and partners of those in Asia who want, and are willing now, to work together to fashion their own destiny.
Oct 20, 1966
Then, and now, I pledge that we are ready and willing to serve as your partners in Asia--until what we can achieve in our time is what we have achieved in our time.
Oct 20, 1966
We have steadily resisted Communist efforts to bring about by force and intrigue a world dominated by a single ideology.
Oct 20, 1966
I would like for every Aussie who stands there in the rice paddies on this warm summer day to know that every American and LBJ is with Australia all the way.
Oct 20, 1966
As we meet here in such a spirit of happiness, there are so many things to be thankful for.
Oct 19, 1966
Now, more than 24 years later, I return tonight on a mission of hope.
Oct 19, 1966
We shall be guided by that vision as we meet and chart our course at Manila.
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