Lyndon Johnson actually said...

It should also strengthen existing programs of Federal-State-local cooperation in such vital areas as public assistance, public health, urban renewal, highways, recreation, and education.

Context

Presidential Statement No. 6 on Economic Issues: Strengthening State-Local Government.

10/27/1964

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