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, and the Democrats should be doing the same thing. The President noted that the rat control vote may be coming before the House again. He added that we should wait until we get the Housing Bill out of the Senate. 11 Those who are for the Housing Bill can then correct

WERE ENROLLED THIS YEAR IN AMERICA'S SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. IN THE MEMORANDUM, !• COHEN CALLED THIS ACHIEVEMENT "A MEANINGFUL TESTIMONIAL TO THE EFFORTS ADMINISTRATION." i OF YOUR 9/3--JDl233PED i MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE (SECitEI WASHINGTON

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this stalemate issue. "There is no stalemate and there hasn't been. 11 He pointed out that we should stop this wave of inaccurate statements adding that some people are "talking through their hats or berrettas. 11 Those who talked against our action in Vietnam

Folder, "[September 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

not be anticipated. lb traced development of the democratic process in Vietnam, said when Geno Ky took second-place on the Thieu 1

with the Leadership of the Republican Party in Congress and all the Democratic Members of Congress. I have met with the Democratic Senators twice. I point this out to say that we have received no alternatives from Congress on the course we are taking. One

of the detail work in that area was my responsibility. We had some political liaison work with the governors primarily, and the [Democratic] National Committee, and the state chairmen of the various states. That was out of Marvin's office. There again I handled

Oral history transcript, James R. Jones, interview 3 (III), 6/11/1972, by Joe B. Frantz (Item)

didn't match with Clifford's private actions with the President. I think the President thought probably that some of that was to protect Clifford, and I think he must have thought that some of it was planted by Clifford himself. Consequently, my
and stable; organizing advance operations; LBJ’s 1965 trip to Mexico; LBJ’s last-minute travel plans; LBJ’s around-the-world trip; Manila Conference; LBJ’s interest in Southeast Asia and Latin America; going to Adenauer’s funeral in Germany; domestic trips

Folder, "[October 2, 1967 Congressional Leadership Meeting]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

) The discussion then turned to the continuing resolution on appropriations. The President pointed out that basically the Democrats have got a problem trying to get the majority of the House and the Senate working together on the same goal. The President said

into the Democratic vote areas such as schools, etc. If we did this, George Meany w oo.ld go to the Capitol. We could go to $5 billion and that would be resisted by Rive rs and Russell. Carl Albert asked what are we going to do with the boys who are saying that Mahon

FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: JIM JONESC(' SUBJECT: Congressional Democratic Leadership meeting - Tuesday, October 31, 1967 Meeting convened: 5:35 p. m. Meeting adjourned: 6:45 p. m. Attending were: Speaker McCormack, Congressmen Carl Albert
Folder, "[October 31, 1967 - 5:35 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Democratic Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2

this to the Congress. Black said this would be very discouraging to the other Asian countries who have already done all that we have asked of them. Ashley asked would it be of any value for the President to send a message up now and have no action on it until January

pass. But I don't think it will and they will say it was a rebuff because of our unreasonable and inhumane action in the bombing. On balance, that would be a loss in my judgement. Goldberg said I don't agree. Katzenbach said he agrees with McNamara

that have so far been willing to criticize Soviet intervention. In determining what actions the Assembly might take concerning Cz echoslovakia, there are at least three perti nent consid erations for the U.S.: what 't\lOuld b·e he lpful to the Czechs, what

no operating railroads, today 53% are. The North Vietnam army lost about 7, 000 killed in action to about 800 Americans killed in the last two years. The South Korean division has contributed magnificently. In Phu Yen Province, Vietcong controlled 75

then asked Secretary McNamara what can he do to solve crime in the District of Columbia. The President said he asked Wirtz the same thing. "Crime will be the principal problem, even more so than Vietnam. We've got to show some progress and action. Perhaps

Folder, "[September 5, 1967 - 1:05 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

. The President said he hopes they (Thieu and Ky) show action even though all the election returns are not in yet and even though they have not been inaugurated. The President said "instead of Dzu taking the headlines, Thieu and Ky should fill the news

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