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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

As the process of election becomes more complex and costly, we must make it possible for those without personal wealth to enter public life without being obligated to a few large contributors.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

The dividend people have risen from $6.4 billion in 1932 to $19 billion last year.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

I have instructed the Secretary of State and other American officials to review our own development policies and programs in Africa.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

This nation has never left the field of battle in abject surrender of a cause for which it has fought.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

Solid fuels and ash shall be stored and handled so as not to release to the atmosphere dust in significant quantities.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

In urban areas refuse shall not be burned in open fires and in rural areas it shall be disposed of in such a manner as to reasonably minimize pollution.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

This Congress believes in taking action where there is clear and urgent need for action.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

In my transportation message to the Congress, I said, 'America lacks a coordinated transportation system that permits travelers and goods to move conveniently and efficiently' across the country.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 25, 1966

As a result, they have gone up to 60 and 70 and 80 percent in nearly every department of the Government.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 23, 1966

I have a strong and continuing interest in the development of business-like financial systems throughout the Federal Government.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 23, 1966

These goals cannot be fully achieved without sound financial management practices.

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