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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 10, 1964

I want you to know, and I want the world to know, that all of our plans and all of our work now going on will keep it that way.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 9, 1964

This is another new page in the outstanding record of accomplishments the 88th Congress is writing.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 7, 1964

It is important for us all to understand that these attacks at sea are only part of a basic pattern of aggression which had already shown itself against the people and Government of South Viet-Nam and the people and the Government of Laos.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 7, 1964

There has been discontent and there has been dissatisfaction, but it seems to me that these last 7 days deserve very special consideration in contemplation of every thinking citizen.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 5, 1964

In highest tribute to this remarkable citizen and humanitarian, I urge the youth of America to emulate the patriotism, integrity, and high ideals that have marked his career.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Aug 5, 1964

This has been a very gratifying and a very satisfying day in this house of the American people.

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

This is the work that will fulfill the dreams of those who have chosen to come and live in our land--and contribute their great talents to the success of the American ideal.

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

If we continue to give you support without any tinge of partisanship, you will give us the leadership and ultimately the supremacy in an area that is essential to the prolongation of civilization itself.

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

We know this morning that the United States has achieved fully the leadership we have sought for free men.

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

And I assure you that in your efforts to strengthen the Alliance you will always be able to depend upon the fullest support and cooperation by the United States.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 30, 1964

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate August 1, 1964, as Warsaw Uprising Day.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 29, 1964

The test of courage for citizens of this age is not how fast we hold the past, but how unflinchingly we face up to the future.

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