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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 22, 1965

We labor towards the day when the cause of brotherhood may prevail, and the violence that sometimes scars the face of America may be ended.

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

In our history, the Congress has occasionally passed bills which have required, in various circumstances, that executive action must be deferred until the proposed action has been reported to specified Congressional committees, and the…

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

Now what we have done this summer is more than just a matter of finding summer jobs for youngsters.

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

Its enactment would represent a fundamental encroachment on one of the great principles of the American Constitutional system--the separation of powers between the Legislative and Executive branches.

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

The limitations upon the Commander in Chief and the executive branch of the government here sought to be imposed are a clear violation of separation of powers.

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

What we have done this summer is more than just a matter of finding summer jobs for youngsters.

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

We cannot commit ourselves, for the prolonged period required by this bill, to delay action necessary to meet the realities of the troubled world in which we live.

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

The legislative and executive branches share responsibility for the security of the nation, and each has a vital role to play.

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

In addition to the constitutional principle involved, effective national defense in this nuclear age requires flexibility in the management of our defense installations, including the assignment of their respective missions.

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

Further, the American people are entitled to a dollar's worth of defense for every dollar spent.

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

Also we have done much to soften the effect on the communities and individuals involved.

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