Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Existing Federal authority to abate water pollution is unnecessarily time-consuming, complex in procedure, and limited in jurisdiction.

We must remove or control nutrients that cause excessive growth of plant life in streams, lakes and estuaries.

As you know, they are led there by a brilliant and a resourceful commander, Gen. William C. Westmoreland.

I ask that you report to me periodically on your accomplishments so that we can join in encouraging public discussion of your plans and in t...