Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The mischief in H.R. 162 is this: it would--for the first time--give the highest priority lien to those who contract with the ship's master for ship supplies and other items.

Context

Veto of Bill Granting Masters of Vessels a Lien on Those Vessels for Their Wages and Certain Disbursements

12/07/1967

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