Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"Prompt action by the House on this bill will be a signal to minority group Americans, that the path to peaceful progress is open and available to all who choose to walk it."

"I had an early report from New Hampshire this morning on these unbiased television networks."

"I said to Mrs. Johnson, 'What do you think about that?'"

"They are the only races where anybody can run--and everybody can win."