Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"The policies and practices should be based upon the principles that (1) wages shall be fixed and adjusted from time to time as nearly as is consistent with the public interest in accordance with preva..."

"And I urge you, I plead with you, I beg you to work around the clock."

"I have asked Chairman Macy of the Civil Service Commission to take leadership in coordinating this collective action to develop a common Federal wages system, including consultation with appropriate e..."

"I am deeply concerned by the differences in the systems and practices used by the departments and agencies to fix the pay for Federal wage board employees."