Lyndon Johnson actually said...

As a result, they have gone up to 60 and 70 and 80 percent in nearly every department of the Government.

Remarks Upon Signing a Bill To Reduce Freight Car Shortages

05/25/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

We know that in the past we have had high levels of unemployment.

It has dropped from 7 million to 3.7 million, the lowest in 10 years.

We are very pleased that the labor people are cooperative and helpful on this.

These are tragedies which summon our compassion.