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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 26, 1966

We must sustain it, deal with its problems, and make the most of the opportunities it presents.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 26, 1966

We were in the midst of the greatest upsurge of economic well-being in the history of any nation.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 26, 1966

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 20, 1966, as National Poison Prevention Week.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 26, 1966

Meanwhile, the nations that do not seek the nuclear path can be sure that they will have our strong support against threats of nuclear blackmail.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 26, 1966

Between 1964 and 1965, an estimated 2.2 million persons moved above the poverty line.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 24, 1966

I urge everyone to enlist in this heart crusade and to support the vital work that will enable us to reach the goal of healthy hearts for all.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 24, 1966

Heart disease continues to shorten or cripple the lives of thousands of Americans.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 24, 1966

This goal can be achieved, however, only through the effective mobilization of all our resources, private as well as governmental.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 23, 1966

With this balanced program we can: Meet our international responsibilities with firmness.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 23, 1966

We are pleased to come here this morning to sign and submit to the Congress the budget that we are sending up today.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jan 23, 1966

Inflation need not be the price of social progress; nor should it be a cost of defending freedom.

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