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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

It is requested that this matter be processed on an expedited basis and that your decision be transmitted to me at the earliest practicable date.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I think it is a question for everyone fully exploring the problems that face our country coming up with the best recommendations and best programs they can.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I am appointing Mr. Lee White, who is presently Special Counsel to the President, as Chairman of the Federal Power Commission.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

As, if, and when the circumstances justify other decisions, why, we will make them, but we are always glad to have their suggestions and recommendations if they have any.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

Any Congressman, any Senator, has a right and a duty to submit his program to the people and get their support.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

Upon consideration of the Transatlantic Route Renewal Case (Docket 13577 et al.) I have decided to approve the Board's recommendations, with the following exceptions:

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

I do hope Fleming will take over some of the heavy briefing because I think it is too much for Bill with what else he is doing, too.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

In view of the present operating rights of BOAC and Qantas, and the recently negotiated Bilateral Air Transport Agreement with the Government of Japan, embracing a route to New York and beyond to Europe, it is important that we proceed…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

It is always legitimate to go to the American people with a program or any problem you have.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 10, 1966

For reasons of foreign relations, I have determined that only one United States Flag carrier should be authorized to serve Dublin.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 9, 1966

We are a Nation of differences, and the values and principles that protect those differences are the source of a unity far more lasting and strong than any contrived harmony could ever be.

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