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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Nov 20, 1965

And I can take great pride in saying the same thing: There is no man in the United States Senate that has supported the program of the people of this country or the program of the President of this country more than the senior Senator from…

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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 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 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

Water pollution control needs shall be considered in the initial stages of planning for each new installation or project, and the head of each department, agency, and establishment shall establish appropriate procedures for securing advice…

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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

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

Water pollution control needs shall be considered in the initial stages of planning for each new installation or project.

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

You have represented well the people that you serve--with dignity and grace and spirit and joy.

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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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