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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)
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Oct 12, 1966

I have said nothing or done nothing to contribute to that cooling.

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Oct 12, 1966

We all want to win this war—not in 90 days, but in 9 days, or 9 hours, or 9 minutes, if we can.

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Oct 12, 1966

From what I have seen in the country, I think we are going to have the best Congress in the history of this Nation when we finish our record this session.

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Oct 12, 1966

I summarized briefly my hopes in the seven-nation conference coming up.

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Oct 12, 1966

I see no reason for the American people to fear the Russian people.

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Oct 12, 1966

I thought I would give you a fill-in before you had to leave.

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Oct 12, 1966

I am going out and have a little recreation tonight and all of you are invited to be with me.

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Oct 12, 1966

We hope to work positively with all nations toward stability in Southeast Asia.

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Oct 11, 1966

And if the good Lord lets me live, I am going to spread the word out and let the information leak out all over this country about this parliamentary device called recommit.

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Oct 11, 1966

And for other Americans who are now feeling that need, I ask those of you who have crossed the river to extend to them a helping hand.

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Oct 11, 1966

I am very happy to be here this afternoon among so many good Democrats and so many good friends.

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Oct 11, 1966

In addition, I have requested the distinguished Secretary, Mr. Gardner, and the very able former Governor, Farris Bryant, who is on my White House staff, to head a special task force to develop a truly modern program, the latest in nursing…

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Oct 11, 1966

There is a big donkey population in this country about this season of the year.

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Oct 11, 1966

I am delighted to be here in Baltimore and to see on the platform a good many of my old and trusted friends.

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Oct 11, 1966

You, here at the Social Security Administration, are very central to that mission.

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Oct 11, 1966

To each of you, whether you are at the bottom of the grade or at the top of the list, I want to say that your President appreciates the job that you have done and wants to publicly commend you for it.

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Oct 11, 1966

I know that you recognize by name, by face, and by reputation one of the most able and outstanding men in the United States Senate who just addressed you, Senator Robert Kennedy.

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