Lyndon Johnson actually said...

We cannot commit ourselves, for the prolonged period required by this bill, to delay action necessary to meet the realities of the troubled ...

The power of the Congress in which I served for nearly two dozen years, is not served by assuming executive functions.

The legislative and executive branches share responsibility for the security of the nation, and each has a vital role to play.

On behalf of the entire Nation, I want to thank the Vice President and his very special task force on Youth Opportunity.