Lyndon Johnson actually said...

It was imperative to hold 1966 expenditures to the absolute minimum required for carrying out essential responsibilities.

Memorandum on the Need for Controlling Expenditures by Federal Agencies

03/14/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

For freedom is never a safe harbor.

Now we need a major national effort to solve the problems of rapid transit, and this administration is determined to make that effort.

The well-being of our people, the well-being of all of our people, is our first priority.

This is your record.