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Meaning
The speaker is calling for the president to speak more clearly and forcefully. The phrase "Lyndon B. Johnson-type voice" is used to mean a stronger style of leadership and communication that people on the ground can hear and understand.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Jesse Jackson
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