Lyndon Johnson actually said...

So, Mr. Hirshhorn, here this morning, in the beautiful Rose Garden of the White House, on the steps of the White House itself, we accept on behalf of all of the American people your splendid gift to all of your fellow citizens.

05/16/1966

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

"The air that is the very essence of life has become a carrier for disease and for early death."
"Well, to those of you here in this room-members and leaders of both parties--this morning I join you in saying that together we intend to rewrite that chapter of history."
"This act will require all 1968 model automobiles--including the foreign models that are sold here--to meet Federal control standards for exhaust."
"This has become a health problem that is national in scope."

View All Lyndon Johnson Quotes