Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America. I urge this Congress and all Americans to join with me in that effort.

This administration today, here and now, declares unconditio

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, presumably a representative of the current administration, is passionately declaring a resolute commitment to combating poverty in America. They implore both the Congress and the entire nation to come together in a unified effort to address this urgent issue. The quote underlines the administration's dedication to confront poverty head-on and signifies a call for collective action to eliminate it.

By Lyndon B. Johnson

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