Lyndon Johnson actually said...

In carrying out the functions delegated to him by subsection (a) of this Section, the Secretary shall consult with the Council.

The Congress has wisely provided for public participation as reviews of the Primitive and Roadless Areas proceed.

The maintenance of our existing Wilderness System is a priority program of the Federal government.

All of the functions which are now vested in the President in consequence of their transfer to him effected by the provisions of Section 1 (...