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

This law gives emphatic notice to the men and women of our Armed Forces that the American people never intend to let them down.

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

A President just must not ignore the unanimous vote of both Houses of the Congress, the two Texas chairmen, Yarborough and Teague, and some 5 million men who will be the beneficiaries who have worn the uniform.

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

I must study politics and war, that my sons may have the liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.

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

Under Section 404(a) of the Act, I am transmitting to the Congress a report on this national program, which is successfully advancing communications satellite technology to the benefit of the people of the United States and the world.

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

Each of you is requested to designate an assistant secretary or other official of comparable rank.

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

You have not only your President's gratitude, but the gratitude of the American people for your leadership.

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

From the moment that you take your oath, your job will be to cup your hands about the flame of our Nation's genius.

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

Each of you is aware of my determination that this Administration achieve maximum effectiveness in the conduct of day-to-day operations of the Government.

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

This is necessary in order to conduct the affairs of the Government on an orderly basis; to limit budgetary costs; and to maintain the Government's policy of reliance upon private enterprise.

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

We will support these men who are defending our freedom to debate, who are joining in a most historic protest for their country--a protest against tyranny, a protest against aggression, and a protest against misery.

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

Decisions which involve the question of whether the Government provides directly products or services for its own use must be exercised under uniform guidelines and principles.

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

I am going to sign this measure this morning notwithstanding the fact that it goes further than I was willing to ask for this year, because, paraphrasing what Secretary Rusk said the other day in response to a question from Congress, he…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 1, 1966

Public means that he is of the people and servant means that he toils in their behalf.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 1, 1966

I believe that, with adequate prior planning, the Federal Government can make a significant contribution toward assuring that available resources are used in the most efficient manner to cope with those problems which emerge.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 1, 1966

The management of the Federal Power Commission is one of the great jobs and one of the key jobs in the Government of the United States.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 1, 1966

By providing the spark of insight, the initiative, and the leadership for new approaches, new techniques, and new technology, he has rendered service of incalculable value to the national intelligence effort and to the Nation's security.

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