Lyndon Johnson actually said...

As we of the executive branch ask respect for the division of executive responsibilities, I want all within the executive branch to hear me now say loud and clear, that we extend to the legislative branch that same respect.

Context

Remarks at the Signing of the Pacific Northwest Disaster Relief Act

06/16/1965

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