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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 6, 1966

As I said in my Economic Report: 'We must always be prepared to meet quickly any problems that arise in the path of continued, stable economic growth, whether the problems call for fiscal stimulus or fiscal restraint.'

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 6, 1966

BY VIRTUE of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States I have today awarded THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION TO THE 121ST AVIATION COMPANY (AIR MOBILE…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 6, 1966

The devotion to duty, outstanding achievements, and extraordinary heroism displayed by the members of the 121st Aviation Company (Air Mobile Light) and the participating units reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 6, 1966

America's challenges cannot be met in this modern world by mediocrity, at any level, public or private.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 6, 1966

Through their fortitude, perseverance, and gallant efforts, these brave officers and men contributed in great measure to the progress of the counterinsurgency effort conducted in the Republic of Vietnam.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 5, 1966

I urge every American citizen to lend his time and energy to this cause: to encourage every older friend and relative to make his choice while time remains, so that he may enjoy this protection, provided by a grateful Nation.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 5, 1966

Our older citizens are richly deserving of these benefits, and should not be deprived of this valuable protection for any time through neglect or oversight.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 5, 1966

I urge and direct all offices and agencies of the Executive Department to assist the Social Security Administration to give every eligible American an opportunity to sign up for this protection before time runs out.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 5, 1966

Medicare promises a dramatic step toward a better life for all older Americans through a dual program of hospital insurance and voluntary medical insurance.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 2, 1966

Sometimes you look at things a little differently from one end of the Avenue than you do from the other.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 2, 1966

The commercial satellite service will advance to provide this new and unique telecommunications capability to other areas of the world.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 2, 1966

In the foreseeable future, entire newspapers and service from the world's greatest libraries will be able to enter the homes of all those eager for knowledge.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 2, 1966

Education gets more money in this budget than any other items except interest on the public debt, some $12 billion, and the Defense Department, which, as you know, exceeds $50 billion.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 2, 1966

We must remember that our budgetary costs--our current out-of-pocket expenditures--do not always provide a true measure of the cost of Government activities.

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