Lyndon Johnson actually said...

As the process of election becomes more complex and costly, we must make it possible for those without personal wealth to enter public life without being obligated to a few large contributors.

Context

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting Proposed Election Reform Act of 1966.

05/25/1966

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