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The original documents are located in Box D20, folder "Republican Gala, Washington
Hilton, June 7, 1966" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at
the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box D20 of The Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
REPUBLICAN GALA REMARKS-JUNE 7, 1966
Thank you very much, Dick.
Betty and I are very happy to be here with you tonight. We're most
flattered, but also embarrassed by all this fuss and attention.
Naturally it is great to be introduced by Dick Nixon. I know of no one
who has traveled farther or worked harder to help elect Republican candidates
to Congress over the years than Dick Nixon. We are all most grateful for
this unselfish effort.
But, I should warn you, Dick, that you may be about to lose your title.
As I go around the country, people keep telling me that the man who is
doing the most to help elect Republicans this November is none other than
Lyndon B. Johnson!
After the dassling introduction Dick has given me, I can hardly wait
to hear what I am going to say. Most after-dinner speakers, including myself,
need no introduction--just a quick ending---and you will be glad to know
I've arranged for that.
I am most grateful for this recognition tonight, but all here are
honored guests--especially the donors. Let me assure you that all of my
Republican colleagues with the help and assistance of the contributors will
be marching shoulder to shoulder for the next five months to prove that our
gala ticket printer is a prophet.
I don't know how closely you examined your ticket for this affair, but
I am listed on them as the "House Majority Leader." I apologize to my good
friend Carl Albert for this premature disclosure of any long-range plans.
But I confess it would be nice to join my distinguished colleagues Speaker
Joe Martin and Charlie Halleck in having the pleasure of leading a
Republican majority as well as the loyal opposition.
LIBRARY
(MORE)
-2-
GALA REMARKS
I hope all of you are thoroughly enjoying the evening. By this time
I suspect the Gala is developing a bit of a glow.
That reminds me of a former congressman I knew long ago when Washington
was a really hard-drinking town. This congressman had helped to give
Washington its. reputation as a place where liquor, good and bad, was consumed
in quantities. When the old boy was on his deathbed, he said feebly to a
friend of his: "Jim, bring me a glass of water. Before he dies, a man ought
to be reconciled with his enemies."
Seriously though, since winning this new job in January 1965 by the
landslide margin of 73-67 I have made some progress at least at home. My
wife Betty actually has come to like these new responsibilities. There was
a. time when she was like the wife of a candidate I know who ran for office
and was defeated. After the election he put an ad in the local newspaper
that read: "I want to thank everyone who voted for me, and my wife thanks
everyone who didn't."
Let me pay tribute to all of my House Republican colleagues and to
their understanding wives who sit so patiently many a late evening while
our skeletonized ranks try to stop the White House steamroller.
A special salute also to the members of the Republican Congressional
Committee and its most able chairman, Bob Wilson. This is the hundredth
birthday anniversary of the Congressional Committee. It has survived from
the first Johnson Administration over a hundred years ago to the second,
many hope the last with the L.B.J. brand.
We hopp the Committee will go on doing its fine job forever.
Bob Wilson's most understanding wife Jean is here, and the wives of several ORD
other previous chairmen may also be present! I think it is appropriate GER to
LIBRARY
give them a fine hand.
(MORE)
-3-
GALA REMARKS
We also owe a special vote of thanks to Ollie Bolton and Lang Washburn
who have worked tirelessly to make this Gala rally gala.
Happy Birthday, Bob, and to the Republican Congressional Committee--
many happy returns come November 8.
And now I am going to make you a promise, one that I think will turn
out to be prophetic. This is going to be a year Republicans will never
forget, because it is going to be the year of the elephant. I thank you all.
# # #
LIBRAR
REPUBLICAN GALA REMARKS-JUNE 7, 1966
Thank you very such, Dick.
Betty and I are very happy to be here with you tenight. We're most
flattered, but also embarrassed by all this fues and attention.
Naturally it is great to be introduced by Disk Ninon. I know of no one
who has traveled farther or worked harder to help elect Republican condidates
to Congress over the years than Dick Ninon. Me are all most grateful for
this unselfish effort.
But, I should warn you, Dick, that you may be about to lose your title.
As I go around the country, people keep telling me that the men who is
doing the most to help elect Republicans this November is none other then
Lyndon B. Johnson!
After the dazzling introduction Dick has given me, I can hardly wait
to hear what I am going to say. Most after-dinner speakers, including myself,
need no introduction-just a quick ending---and you will be glad to know
I've arranged for that.
I am most grateful for this recognition tenight, but all here are
henered guests--especially the donors. Let - assure you that all of my
Republican colleagues with the help and assistance of the contributors will
be merching shoulder to shoulder for the next five months to prove that our
gala ticket printer is a prophet.
I don't know how closely you examined your ticket for this affair, but
I am listed on them as the "Nouse Majority Leader." I spologize to my good
friend Carl Albert for this premature disclosure of any long-range plans.
But I confess it would be nice to join my distinguished colleagues Speaker
Joe Martin and Charlie Halleek in having the pleasure of leading a
Republican majority as well as the loyal opposition.
-2-
GALA REMARKS
I hope all of you are thoroughly enjoying the evening. By this time
I suspect the Gala is developing a bit of a glow.
That reminds me of a former congressman I knew long ago when Washington
was a really hard-drinking town. This congressmen had helped to give
Washington its reputation as a place where liquor, good and bad, was consumed
in quantities. When the old boy was on his deathbed, he said feebly to a
friend of his: "Jim, bring me a glass of water. Before he dies, a man ought
to be reconciled with his enemies."
Seriously though, since winning this new job in January 1965 by the
landslide margin of 73-67 I have made some progress at least at home. My
wife Betty actually has come to like these new responsibilities. There was
a time when she was like the wife of a candidate I know who ran for office
and was defeated. After the election he put an ad in the local newspaper
that read: "I 185: to thank everyone who voted for me, and my wife thanks
everyone who didn't."
Let me pay tribute to all of my House Republican colleagues and to
their understanding wives who sit so patiently many a late evening while
our skeletonised ranks try to stop the White House steamroller.
s special salute also to the members of the Republican Congressional
Committee and its most able chairman, Bob Wilson. This is the hundredth
birthday anniversary of the Congressional Comrittee. It has survived from
the first Johnson Administration over a hundred years ago to the second,
many hope the last with the L.B.J. brand.
We hopp the Committee will 80 on doing its fine job forever.
Bob Wilson's most understanding wife Jean is here, and the wives of several
other previous chairmen may also be present! I think it is appropriate to
give them a fine hand.
(MORE)
-3-
GALA REMARKS
We also ove a special vote of thanks to Ollie Bolton and Lang Washburn
who have worked tirelessly to make this Gala rally gala.
Happy Birthday, Bob, and to the Republican Congressional Committee--
many happy returns come November 8.
And now I am going to make you a promise, one that I think will turn
out to be prophetic. This is going to be a year Republicans will never
forget, because it is going to be the year of the elephant. I thank you all.
# # +
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