Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

What we won when all of our people united must not be lost in suspicion and distrust and selfishness and politics. Accordingly, I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as president.

What we won when all of our people united must not be lost i

Summary

In this quote, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preserving the unity achieved by their people and warns against allowing suspicion, distrust, selfishness, and politics to undermine it. Consequently, they declare their decision not to pursue or accept their party's nomination for another term as president. This statement reflects the speaker's dedication to prioritizing the collective well-being over their personal ambitions and signifies their desire to preserve the unity of the nation by stepping aside.

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By Lyndon B. Johnson

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