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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

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

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

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 17, 1965

I accept your recommendation and the recommendations of the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Defense and Commerce and the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers regarding the immediate release of 200,000 tons of copper from the…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 17, 1965

We must continue to place prime emphasis on swift resettlement outside the Miami area.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

Although we have made substantial progress in ending formal segregation of schools, racial isolation in the schools persists--both in the North and the South.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

A bond of friendship and common purpose has existed between our two great nations for more than 140 years.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

For our Negro children quality education is especially vital because it is the key to equality.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

Everywhere you have gone in the United States you have encountered an affectionate warmth of feeling and a very friendly interest on the part of the American people.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

Review and surveillance of all such activities shall be maintained to assure that pollution control standards are met on a continuing basis;

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall, in administering the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, provide technical advice and assistance to the heads of other departments, agencies, and establishments in…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

Pollution from all existing Federal facilities and buildings shall be controlled in accordance with plans to be submitted to the Director of the Bureau of the Budget pursuant to Section 3 of this Order;

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

The head of each department, agency, and establishment shall ensure compliance with Section 11 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 466h), which declares it to be the intent of Congress that Federal departments…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 16, 1965

It has become apparent that such isolation presents serious barriers to quality education.

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