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

The spirit of this land of ours must always be one, and the Government of this land must always be the servant of all the people--all of those who fill our teeming cities and all of those who live near the land in thousands and thousands…

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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

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.

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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· Oct 31, 1965

The United States warmly appreciates your fixing the date to coincide with the Fifth Anniversary of the Alliance for Progress as a tribute to the memory of President Kennedy.

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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

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of this Nation, and their local and national government officials, to observe Wright Brothers Day, December 17, 1965, with…

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

The United States will participate in the meeting of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council (IA-ECOSOC) at Buenos Aires on March 13 if that date is concurred in by most of the member states.

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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

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

We must explore every path in our quest to provide the best possible service for our individual citizens.

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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 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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