Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I have directed Secretary Gardner and Commissioner of Education Keppel to do everything in their power, starting now, to speed the flow of funds to all State and all local education agencies.

Context

Remarks After Signing Bill Providing Funds for Programs Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

09/22/1965

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