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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 20, 1964

We are prosperous today--more prosperous than any people have ever been at any time.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 20, 1964

I would have felt a little bad to invite him into my home and denounce the Republicans.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1964

I am confident that Malta's role as an independent member of the community of nations will be bright and constructive.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1964

In the years to come, by working together, group with group, section with section, we will defeat the forces of division and we will keep our country moving ahead.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1964

It is proof that if we work with each other, instead of fight each other, there is no limit to what we can accomplish.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1964

The establishment of Malta as an independent state is a tribute to you, the British Government, and the people of Malta.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1964

I am happy to have Mr. Richard W. Reuter, the Director of the Food for Peace Program, as my representative and Special Ambassador at the independence ceremonies.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1964

The day America hardens its heart, the day the fortunate turn away from the helpless, the day compassion turns to indifference, on that day we will begin to decline from greatness.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1964

Giving a man a chance to work and feed his family and provide for his children does not destroy his initiative.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1964

We in the United States look forward to seeing the friendly ties already established between us grow stronger in the years ahead.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 17, 1964

I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning October 18, 1964, as National Forest Products Week, with activities and ceremonies designed…

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