Political Quotes

Lyndon Johnson: “We want every city to present to us not just an application, but a statement of their views of the situation that…”

On the recordMay 14, 1967
We want every city to present to us not just an application, but a statement of their views of the situation that confronts them, and give us any lead as to how we can, within the law, be helpful, cooperative, and supplement the work that they are doing.
Said by
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Press Briefing With the Governors Following the New England Governors Conference.

Share

More from Lyndon Johnson

Jan 19, 1969

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of January in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sixty-nine and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-third.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1969

Nothing herein shall prevent the movement of livestock across the lands included in this monument under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior and upon driveways to be specifically designated by said…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1969

Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation