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

It prohibits nuclear explosions in Antarctica and the disposal there of radioactive waste.

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

Thus the Antarctic Treaty to which the Senate of the United States gave its advice and consent to ratification on August 10, 1960, serves not only as a pact guaranteeing freedom of scientific inquiry in the Continent of Antarctica but…

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

We committed the Federal Government to use all practical means to create and maintain conditions under which there would be afforded useful employment opportunities for those that were able and willing and seeking work.

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

I believe that we have a commitment to assure every American an opportunity to live in a decent home, in a safe and a decent neighborhood.

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

But preoccupation with world problems should not obscure situations like Antarctica where this country and others work together harmoniously to construct the prototypes of peace.

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

I want to thank all the Members of the Congress who have come here this morning, and applaud their efforts in passing this most constructive and helpful piece of legislation that is designed to benefit all Americans.

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

To see that the Treaty is complied with, national Observers may be sent at any time to any part of Antarctica to inspect various national installations.

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

Our success is not the success of Government alone, or labor alone, or business alone.

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

The Treaty provides for freedom of scientific investigation in Antarctica and for carrying on undiminished the cooperation started during the International Geophysical Year.

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

Looking ahead, this measure assists local communities in enforcing housing codes so blight does not develop or persist in the future.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 31, 1964

The Presidential Service Certificate and the Presidential Service Badge established by this Order may be granted posthumously.

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