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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 23, 1964

I believe that disputes, no matter how bitter, should be settled in the courts and not in the streets.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 23, 1964

I receive detailed reports at the close of each day with regard to the investigations that have been carried on by the Federal Bureau of investigation.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 23, 1964

I pointed out that we had already had one conference, and that we would carry out the agreements reached at that conference table.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 23, 1964

First, I think most Europeans know that the United States has never had any interest whatever in trying to dominate Europe or any other area of the world.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 23, 1964

The American people are perfectly capable of making their own decision with regard to the parties and the candidates.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 23, 1964

I just suggested that it was rather difficult for a fellow to take a glass of water at the White House, or even go out to the hydrant and get a drink, without it being adequately publicized.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 22, 1964

It is every American's duty to support his government, but not necessarily in the style to which it has been accustomed.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 22, 1964

But your Government is made up of people, people like those you know in your own hometowns, people who are chosen by your parents and your neighbors and sent to Washington to serve your towns and your States.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 22, 1964

As long as I am President I will continue these meetings with leaders of the American economic community.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 22, 1964

It is wonderful to come here and be with you this evening, and to look into your smiling, optimistic faces.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 22, 1964

I believe we are entering a new era of cooperation between government and business and labor and the many groups which form this Nation.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 22, 1964

As a result of this effort we have restored the full meaning of 'sound as a dollar' across the world.

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Lyndon Johnson
@lyndonjohnson· Democratic · TX· Jul 22, 1964

I believe in the importance of these meetings because today more than ever we share a broad common purpose.

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