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 11, 1966
I want to thank you in advance for the great majority you are going to give Frank O'Connor, your Democratic gubernatorial candidate, this year.
Oct 11, 1966
This 89th Congress has not only done more than any other Congress, it has done more in these fields than all the other Congresses put together.
Oct 11, 1966
I want to repeat for the benefit of the press--if you weren't listening yesterday or today I want you to listen now--at least 10 percent.
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.
Oct 11, 1966
One of her verses--about a bureaucrat-ends with these words:'The bureaucrat is seldom seen Without a pen-or with a dream.'
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.
Oct 11, 1966
I believe that the people of this great State are proud of that immigration act and I am proud of all the laws that the 89th Congress gave us.
Oct 11, 1966
You, here at the Social Security Administration, are very central to that mission.
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…
Oct 11, 1966
I am very happy to be here this afternoon among so many good Democrats and so many good friends.
Oct 11, 1966
There are many Americans tonight who are feeling the same weight which you and your families once felt.
Oct 11, 1966
Far too many social security beneficiaries today--not only older citizens, but their widows and their orphans and the disabled-are trying to live off of too little income.
Oct 11, 1966
One of my most vivid memories is of the day--in 1935, when I had not yet become a Member of Congress, but was working there--when I stood in the Speaker's office urging the Congressman I worked for to say 'yes' to the social security roll…
Oct 11, 1966
I want to pay a special tribute to one of the greatest Cabinet officers of all time-even if he is a Republican--John Gardner, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.
Oct 11, 1966
I hope you people will remember that on election day by returning every member of the Democratic delegation from the great State of New York.
Oct 11, 1966
Under our old immigration law, even Christopher Columbus would have had a hard time getting into this country.
Oct 11, 1966
Far too many citizens on social security-more than one-third of the total-exist on incomes below the poverty line.
Oct 11, 1966
The Republicans remember that the only way they have ever elected people is by scaring people.
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