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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 18, 1964

I will be glad to have any criticism they have to offer or any corrections that they would like to suggest.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 18, 1964

In particular, I urge that our first voters go to the polls proudly, knowing that the duty they perform is the price of the privilege they hold.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 17, 1964

We will demonstrate anew that the strong can be just in the use of strength; and the just can be strong in the defense of justice.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 17, 1964

Those who test our courage will find it strong, and those who seek our friendship will find it honorable.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 17, 1964

We must be ready to defend the national interest and to negotiate the common interest.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 16, 1964

We in the United States remain ready, as I know you do, to work with all our allies to insure that ours is a growing partnership of freedom based on shared responsibility for the most effective defense of our people and our freedom.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

The heads of Federal agencies, as to their respective education related programs, shall keep each other fully and currently informed in order to achieve coordinated planning and prevent unnecessary duplication of activities.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

The shade of a tree and the beauty of its branches must be always within the reach of our people, young and old, wherever they live.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

My mother finally convinced me that I would enjoy life more if I would use my head instead of my foot!

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

It is Mrs. Johnson's wish, as it is my own, that the planting of these trees may be the occasion for us all to dedicate our efforts anew to preserving our heritage of 'America the Beautiful.'

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

Every boy and girl born in this country under that flag has a right to all the education that he or she can take.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 15, 1964

The Continental Congress was the first to pledge that the means of education shall forever be encouraged.

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