Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I said then that this was a time for action--a time for action to meet and to overcome the challenge of this great drought.

Now, these are strong steps. But they are wise steps, and they must be taken together.

I am confident that it will render equally signal service to the defense of our two countries in the years ahead.

On this twenty-fifth anniversary of the Board, I am happy to extend my congratulations and best wishes.