Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"The American people are perfectly capable of making their own decision with regard to the parties and the candidates."

"I pointed out that we had already had one conference, and that we would carry out the agreements reached at that conference table."

"I just suggested that it was rather difficult for a fellow to take a glass of water at the White House, or even go out to the hydrant and get a drink, without it being adequately publicized."

"But your Government is made up of people, people like those you know in your own hometowns, people who are chosen by your parents and your neighbors and sent to Washington to serve your towns and your..."