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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

For reasons of foreign relations, I have determined that only one United States Flag carrier should be authorized to serve Dublin.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I think it is a question for everyone fully exploring the problems that face our country coming up with the best recommendations and best programs they can.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I am appointing Mr. Lee White, who is presently Special Counsel to the President, as Chairman of the Federal Power Commission.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I do hope Fleming will take over some of the heavy briefing because I think it is too much for Bill with what else he is doing, too.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

It is requested that this matter be processed on an expedited basis and that your decision be transmitted to me at the earliest practicable date.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

They will be additional men needed and they will be supplied as General Westmoreland is able to use them and as he may require them.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I would be glad to have you give me a memo on what Mr. Gavin and Mr. Kennan advocate and let me look at it, and then I will talk to you and give you my views.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I wouldn't find any fault with any committee having any hearings at any time, as long as they are conducted in an atmosphere of objectivity, fairness, judiciousness.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

In view of the present operating rights of BOAC and Qantas, and the recently negotiated Bilateral Air Transport Agreement with the Government of Japan, embracing a route to New York and beyond to Europe, it is important that we proceed…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I think that there are a good many people in the country that are troubled about Vietnam and wish we could find some way to negotiate, but I think the country overwhelmingly supports the position that we have taken.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

Please submit for my approval a revised order in the Transatlantic Route Renewal Case, consistent with the comments expressed above.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

Any Congressman, any Senator, has a right and a duty to submit his program to the people and get their support.

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