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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 9, 1965

The Captain of the Port may prevent any person, article, or thing from boarding or being taken or placed on board any vessel or entering or being taken into or upon or placed in or upon any waterfront facility whenever it appears to him…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 9, 1965

No person shall board or take or place any article or thing on board any vessel in a security zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 9, 1965

Pursuant to Section 10 (d) of the Act, it is hereby determined to be in furtherance of the purposes of the Act that functions authorized thereby may be performed without regard to the applicable laws specified in Sections 1 and 2.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 9, 1965

The Captain of the Port may cause to be inspected and searched at any time any vessel, waterfront facility, or security zone, or any person, article, or thing thereon or therein, within the jurisdiction of the United States, may place…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 9, 1965

Security zone...means all areas of land, water, or land and water, which are so designated by the Captain of the Port for such time as he deems necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility, to safeguard ports…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 9, 1965

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 6 of the Act of June 30, 1944, do find and declare that the powers and privileges provided…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 8, 1965

I want to thank each of you personally for coming to Vietnam to bring music, magic, and laughter to our sons and husbands who are so far from home.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 6, 1965

Even as they deliberated the conception of this Nation, our forefathers, mindful of the frailties of mortal men, turned for guidance to Almighty God.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 6, 1965

Tonight, the President of the United States is going on record as naming this session of Congress the greatest in American history.

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