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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 13, 1965

We want so much to bring peace to Asia and peace to all the other countries that are troubled.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 13, 1965

Together as friends, working shoulder to shoulder, we can improve weather forecasting and improve flood warnings, and multiply housing programs such as the Korangi project that I visited in 1961 when I met my good friend the camel driver.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 13, 1965

We also agree, I know, that the ultimate success of all of our efforts really depends upon the restoration of peace and stability, not only in Asia, but throughout the entire world.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 13, 1965

It seemed to me then, as it does now, that Pakistan and the United States have very much in common.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 13, 1965

We share the basic values and beliefs: man's fundamental dignity and worth, a love of liberty, a pride of excellence, pursuit of beauty and truth, a vision of a better and a fuller life for all human beings.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 13, 1965

I remember, most gratefully, how much at home I was made to feel on my visit to your country.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 13, 1965

I have not forgotten the hospitality which my wife and I received during our visit to Pakistan 4 years ago.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 12, 1965

Executive. Order No. 11248 of October 10, 1965, as amended, is further amended as follows

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 10, 1965

There are hereby delegated to the Director of the United States Information Agency the functions conferred upon the President by sections 221 and 222 of the Act to the extent that those functions relate to informational media guaranties…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 10, 1965

It is ordered that Executive Order No. 11185 of October 16, 1964, entitled 'To Facilitate Coordination of Federal Education Programs,' be, and it is hereby, amended as follows:

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 10, 1965

The United States Information Agency shall perform all public information functions abroad with respect to the foreign-assistance, aid, and development programs of the United States Government.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 9, 1965

It is necessary to impose restrictions on the movement of crude oil, unfinished oils, and finished products into foreign trade zones.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 9, 1965

I find and determine that for reasons of equity and competitive capability, there should be authority to include petrochemical plants within the system of allocation of imports.

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