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Robert Caro characterizes Lyndon Johnson's presidency as ending tragically because of Vietnam and foreign policy, despite Johnson's exceptional desire to help people in America.
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“Uh, his presidency ends in tragedy because of foreign policy, because of Vietnam, but he has this th- this ideal- this desire to get things done to help people in America that's almost unique.”37:52Report a misattribution
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