Lyndon Johnson actually said...

This week we're going to have the most comprehensive housing bill in 50 years, to try to permit every person to have a roof over the head of his wife and his children.

Context

Remarks to the International Platform Association Upon Receiving the Association's Annual Award

08/02/1965

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