Lyndon Johnson actually said...

But we have not yet seen that we can keep our air and our water pure and healthy while we do it.

Remarks at a Ceremony Marking the Birth of the 200 Millionth American

11/19/1967

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

Greater truth in packaging will help protect consumers.

I believe the time has come to bury forever the myth that furthering the interest of the consumer must be at the expense of the producer.

I have stressed to you before the vital importance of your mission, but this is something that cannot be repeated too often.

It is the time to look ahead.