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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 2, 1964

We are always ready to look for a better or easier path, but we intend to climb to the summit.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 2, 1964

We are not joined together by experience or convenience in pursuit of temporary goals.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 2, 1964

Communication satellites, atomic rockets, jet transports have made distant capitals into close neighbors.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

Our great strength exists not to destroy, but to save--not to put an end to life as we know it, but to put an end to conflict and war as man has known it since time began.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

The opportunity we give to the arts is a measure of the quality of our civilization.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

Yet the purpose of this new submarine-like those which came before--is not war, but peace.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

I believe it is especially important for business to recognize prudently that we live in a growing economy--and an increasingly stable economy.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

It must take the lead in bringing the best in the performing arts to every part of our beloved and rich country.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

It is important to be aware that artistic activity can enrich the life of our people, which really is the central object of Government.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

We wish to build new bridges to Eastern Europe--bridges of ideas, education, culture, trade, technical cooperation, and mutual understanding for world peace and prosperity.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Dec 1, 1964

I am confident that American bankers will consider the long-term interest of the Nation in sustaining a healthy and vigorous rate of economic growth.

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