Lyndon Johnson actually said...

This country has survived and prospered mightily in the belief that all men are created equal, that all political power is inherent in the people, and that no man or group of men should be entitled to exclusive privilege or preferment over others.

Context

Proclamation 3631—Bill of Rights Day—Human Rights Day

11/30/1964

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