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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 31, 1966

I came here tonight to tell you that in the time allotted me, with whatever energy and ability I have, I do not intend for history to repeat itself.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 29, 1966

We have sought the help of the United Nations in arranging international peace talks.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 29, 1966

I know of no time in our history when our brave men in arms have performed with greater skill or courage.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 29, 1966

Our interest will not be served if nations continue to violate the independence of other nations.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 29, 1966

In Vietnam the United States is committed to a decent and a limited purpose: to defeat aggression and to let the people of Vietnam decide in peace their own political future.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 26, 1966

I hereby designate the International Cotton Institute as a public international organization entitled to enjoy those privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided for by the International Organizations Immunities Act

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 26, 1966

It gives me great pleasure to announce the completion of the last major step in Alaska's unique program of transition from territorial status to statehood.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 26, 1966

I commend the employees of your State and the Federal Government, particularly the Federal Aviation Agency, who worked so cooperatively during this period.

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