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

We will do whatever must be done to insure the safety of South Viet-Nam from aggression.

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

Of course, there will be difficulties, but they can be overcome by determination founded on belief.

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

We must not now forget in success and abundance the lessons we learned in danger and isolation.

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

We must all--Americans and Europeans-vow never to repeat the errors which have led to disaster.

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

America keeps her promises. And we will back up those promises with all the resources that we need.

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

In all of this America shared; by failing to support the League and by standing apart from the troubles of Europe.

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

Freedom, as always, demands courage and unyielding vigilance and, occasionally, the life of a man.

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

I call upon my fellow Americans to display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day.

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

Of course there will be differences among us, but they can be resolved through reason founded on respect.

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

I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the Marine Corps, and the Secretary of the Treasury on behalf of the Coast Guard, to designate that day each year for appropriate observances.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 5, 1965

Providing for the Appointment in the Competitive Service of Certain Present and Former Officers and Employees of the Foreign Service.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· May 5, 1965

Annually the Committee, after consultation with the Citizens' Advisory Council, shall transmit a report to the President concerning the status of women

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