“I dont believe in labels. I want to do the best I can, all the time. I want to be progressive without getting both feet off the ground at the same time. I want to be prudent without having my mind closed to anything that is new or different. I have often said that I was proud that I was a free man first and an American second, and a public servant third and a Democrat fourth, in that order, and I guess as a Democrat, if I had to takeplace a label on myself, I would want to be a progressive who is prudent.”
Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
Work
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Lyndon B. Johnson, 1963-1964
The book offers a comprehensive look into the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson during his first term, featuring his public statements, policy initiatives, and responses to significant events of the era. more
Author
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, served from 1963 to 1969. He assumed the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy and is known for his 'Great Society' programs aimed at reducing poverty and racial injustice. more
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