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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

A good offense--a vigorous program for sustaining prosperity--is our best defense against recession.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

I believe, I genuinely and sincerely believe, that every American boy and girl born under this flag has an unqualified right to all the education that he or she can make good use of, and a responsibility to get it.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

I think this is not only going to be a wonderful thing for the United States Government, and all the Western Hemisphere, but I think it will be a great thing for the progressive and forward-looking State of Florida.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

We are convinced that recessions are not inevitable, and sustained prosperity is our realistic objective.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

As long as I am in a position to do so, I will try to contribute what I can to what all of you have envisioned as a most worthwhile and public project.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

This Nation deserves and must have a capital city which is in the very front rank in respect for law by its citizens, and in safety for its residents and visitors

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

The best way to avoid recessions is to maintain strong and steady forward momentum.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

Almost a million boys and girls drop out of school each year, or they are pushed out by forces beyond their control.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 24, 1964

As a tenant farmer's son, I almost didn't get any college education, and I know how much difference a full education makes.

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