Lyndon Johnson actually said...

It underscores my conviction that progress can be achieved by building upon what is strong and enduring, but that we shall never hesitate to discard what is inefficient or outmoded.

Context

Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 2 of 1967: United States Tariff Commission

03/08/1967

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