Lyndon Johnson actually said...

This action at this time was required by the events of the time.

The President's News Conference at the LBJ Ranch

07/04/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

Our first purpose, our constant purpose in everything we seek to do, is honorable peace.

We believe that all men are created equal.

On many occasions in both war and peace, Maxwell Taylor has responded to his country's call without any thought of self.

I am about to sign into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964.