I want to make a policy statement. I am unabashedly in favor of women.

Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) American politician, educator, US President (1963-69)
Speech, Eleanor Roosevelt Award to Anna Kross (1964-03-04)
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Preceding announcing his appointment of ten women to top administration posts. He further commented, after listing them:

This should, with the announcements that have preceded this one, and the ones that will follow this one, serve notice that this administration is not running a stag party.


 
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