History quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

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Being president is like being a jackass in a hailstorm. Theres nothing to do but to stand there and take it
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"Being president is like being a jackass in a hailstorm. There's nothing to do but to stand there and take it"

- Lyndon B. Johnson

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Lyndon B. Johnson is expressing how being president can be a challenging and difficult role. The contrast to a jackass in a hailstorm indicates that the president is constantly bombarded with criticism and difficulties, and they should withstand it without being able to do much about it. Essentially, he is stating that being president requires a thick skin and a capability to handle difficult situations without getting too worked up.

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Lyndon B. Johnson This quote is written / told by Lyndon B. Johnson between August 27, 1908 and January 22, 1973. He was a famous President from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic History. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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