Lyndon Johnson actually said...

In carrying out the provisions of Section 1, the Secretary of Defense is authorized to use such of the Armed Forces of the United States as he may deem necessary.

Context

Executive Order 11364—Providing for the Restoration of Law and Order in the State of Michigan

07/23/1967

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