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

For those who are charged with administering their nation's affairs, his provocative political ideas, expressed in his other literary masterpieces, have enduring meaning and significance.

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

Poet, philosopher, musician, political scientist and psychologist, Dante's renowned accomplishments are a lasting testament to his fully and richly rewarding life.

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

I have concluded that it is of sufficient urgency to justify action by this session of the Congress.

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

The National Teacher Corps draws on that spirit of dedication of Americans which has been demonstrated time and again in peace and war, by young and old, at home and abroad.

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

This legislation-The Teaching Professions Act of 1965--will--create a National Teacher Corps to serve in city slums and areas of rural poverty,--establish a program of fellowships to prepare students for teaching careers in elementary and…

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

It gives me pleasure to join the millions of our citizens paying tribute to the immortal memory of Dante Alighieri on the 700th anniversary of his birth.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

I particularly want to express my sympathy to his family and dear ones, and to the countless citizens of Arkansas who have lost in his passing a distinguished leader, and a native son whose devotion to constitutional principles and human…

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

But I also want you to know that I don't want a penny more than is necessary spent to do this, and I am absolutely certain that a growth in budget expenditures at the rate indicated is neither necessary nor inevitable.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

There are a number of principles that I think you ought to follow in your deliberations: First, hold no program sacred.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

Drugs can, if properly used, protect our health, prolong our life, reduce much pain and suffering.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

With sadness and grief, I join all who mourn the death of Francis Cherry, respected judge, able Governor of Arkansas, and dedicated servant of the public good.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

I cannot express too strongly my determination that this good and decent and law-abiding society shall not be corrupted, undermined, or mocked by any criminal elements, whether they are organized or not.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

This is another step forward in the attack that we are making on crime and delinquency throughout the United States.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

The development of safe and effective drugs has brought more progress in the past few decades than in all the centuries before on reducing human suffering and on conquering human disease.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 14, 1965

The values of our society and the security of our homes and communities can be protected by the law.

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