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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Apr 28, 1966

It has promoted the cause of peace by broadening the scope of our cooperation with other nations.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Apr 28, 1966

I believe we are making good progress in reducing costs and improving efficiency, but I will never be satisfied that we have done all we should.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Apr 28, 1966

We must intensify our efforts to reduce the United States balance-of-payments deficit and reach our goal of equilibrium in our international accounts.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Apr 28, 1966

I also urge business, labor, agricultural, educational, professional, and civic groups, as well as the people of the United States generally, to observe World Trade Week with gatherings, discussions, exhibits, ceremonies, and other…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Apr 28, 1966

This two-way trade between the United States and other nations has resulted in many benefits for our country.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Apr 28, 1966

We must continue to work diligently this year to bring the Kennedy Round of trade negotiations to a timely conclusion.

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

And when the doubters and the critics tell me that it can't be done, I say to them: Go look at Copenhagen.

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

One of his last acts was to attempt to guarantee that that way of life would be preserved for future generations, for our children and our children's children.

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

I hope that you will permit me this morning to congratulate you, to wish you well, to exchange greetings and renew friendships with some of my old friends who are here, and to thank you for coming and giving me this opportunity, as…

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

The reason we have this little swearing-in ceremony this morning is not only to honor Mr. Bennett, but to let the country know some of these facts.

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

He made our land his land. America was his adopted land. He believed in America and he loved our way of life.

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

Mr. Prime Minister, let me assure you that we Americans do understand your language.

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

You have made a significant contribution to scientific knowledge and I welcome all of you to the White House Cabinet Room to recognize that this morning.

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