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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 27, 1965

I want you to know from me directly of the very great personal confidence which I place in Ambassador Goldberg.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 27, 1965

We do not want an expanding struggle with consequences that no one can perceive, nor will we bluster or bully or flaunt our power, but we will not surrender and we will not retreat.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 27, 1965

Defense expenditures in the years ahead must continue to be guided by the relentless pursuit of efficiency and intelligence of economy.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 27, 1965

You carry with you the gratitude of an advancing nation, and you take with you the appreciation and the friendship of your President.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

The Administrator, in reviewing plans under Section 3 of this Order, shall transmit his comments to the Secretary within thirty days, or such other period as may be agreed upon, after receipt of such plans.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

I shall send to the Senate today, to become the new Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the name of John W. Gardner.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

The Secretary, in reviewing plans and programs under Section 4 of this Order, shall transmit his comments to the Administrator within thirty days, or such other period as may be agreed upon, after receipt of such plans and programs.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

I SEND my greetings to the members of the Disarmament Committee as they renew the most important task on earth.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

Grants made by the Administrator for acquisition of land or interests therein for recreational purposes under Title VII in areas outside of urbanized areas shall be for projects which are consistent with planning and programming required…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

Urbanized area means an area which is an urbanized area according to the most recent decennial census together with such additional adjacent areas as the Secretary and the Administrator jointly determine to be appropriate for the…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

Once he wrote in his excellent book on excellence these words: 'The society which scorns excellence in plumbing because plumbing is a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it is an exalted activity will have…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

Grants made by the Secretary for the acquisition of land in urbanized areas and other urban places for outdoor recreation under the Conservation Act shall be for projects which are consistent with the comprehensive statewide outdoor…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 26, 1965

I intend to appoint the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Honorable Anthony J. Celebrezze, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

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