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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 29, 1965

We have to make sure that the people get a full measure of value for every dollar authorized by the Congress.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 25, 1965

He will be long remembered for the notable progress of his country during the more than 15 years of his leadership and for his wise guidance of Kuwait into the ranks of independent, peace-loving nations.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 23, 1965

To each generation belongs the task of advancing freedom; of guarding it jealously; of nurturing it; of strengthening its institutions.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 21, 1965

I also pledged my administration to helping all of our countries meet the goals of the alliance.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 21, 1965

AS I STATED on August 17, on the fourth anniversary of the Alliance for Progress, our vital alliance is perhaps the greatest adventure that this hemisphere has embarked upon since Columbus reached our shore five centuries ago.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 21, 1965

In determining the scope of the United States effort, we will want to examine carefully with you at that time the requirements of the hemisphere, in the light of progress made through self-help measures and the contributions which by then…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 21, 1965

Recognizing that fulfillment of our goals will require the continuation of the joint effort beyond 1971, I wish to inform the Conference--and through you, your respective governments--that the United States will be prepared to extend…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 21, 1965

No one of us who lived on that terrible November day will ever be able to forget what happened then or what we lost there.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

I would say this, that I know that you are glad that you are American citizens, but you are also, and you can always be very proud that you have Mexican blood in your veins.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

And in the search for that greatness, we search also for a real and lasting peace.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

Thirty-one years ago last week I came to this beautiful city of San Antonio in an attempt--and it was a successful attempt--to find a bride.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

That is why I had such a very special interest in your election 4 years ago--and that is why I have come back here to San Antonio today.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

America's greatness is bringing the miracle of modern medicine to every humble citizen of this land.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

America's greatness is equality of race, respect of religion, and blindness of color.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

America's greatness is willingness to lend a helping hand to our neighbors from other lands who seek freedom here in our shores.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

America's greatness is guaranteeing to every child all the education that he or she can take.

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