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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 2, 1965

He will be an Ambassador first of peace and goodwill, whose mission is to build new bridges not just to Poland but to the people of Eastern Europe.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 2, 1965

I have assured them that there are a number of more important positions that await their doing.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 2, 1965

Our task, then, is to make our cities good place to live, expensive and demanding as we realize that task is going to be.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 2, 1965

I am very pleased that Mrs. Gronouski and the Gronouski children could be here, in this living room in front of this aged fireplace, while we administer the oath of office to what I consider to be one of the best public servants and one of…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 1, 1965

Ours is a great opportunity to advance ideas which will contribute not only to a healthier America, but to a better world.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 1, 1965

If we are to launch a new era for medicine-an era even more dramatic than the last a decades--we must begin by setting new goals:--To increase the life expectancy of our citizens;--To achieve a healthier environment;--To decrease the…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 1, 1965

I HAVE CALLED this Conference with one purpose in mind: to bring together the best minds and the boldest ideas to deal with the pressing health needs of this nation.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 1, 1965

If we are to launch a new era for medicine-an era even more dramatic than the last a decades--we must begin by setting new goals.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 31, 1965

I hereby designate for the purposes of those sections, as an overseas combat area where the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged in military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 31, 1965

I am today placing Chairman Macy in charge of a new and concerted government drive aimed at bringing better service to our individual citizens.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 31, 1965

I take this opportunity to express again my deep personal interest in individual and collective efforts to give greater impetus to our vital Alliance for Progress.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 31, 1965

I hereby designate for the purposes of those sections, as an overseas combat area where the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged in military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 31, 1965

It has been my deep and continuing concern to assure that each American receives from his Government the fastest, most efficient and most courteous service.

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