Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"As President of the United States and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross I strongly urge support of the Red Cross Campaign in 1966 by all civilian employees of the Federal Government..."

"These efforts on our behalf have critically reduced the financial resources of the organization."

"It has mobilized and expanded its staff—and it is doing a magnificent job for our troops on many fronts."

"The Campaign for Members and Funds is authorized each year within the Executive Departments and Agencies."