Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"Its enactment would represent a fundamental encroachment on one of the great principles of the American Constitutional system--the separation of powers between the Legislative and Executive branches."

"Many of them will never even begin the new term."

"The limitations upon the Commander in Chief and the executive branch of the government here sought to be imposed are a clear violation of separation of powers."

"In addition to the constitutional principle involved, effective national defense in this nuclear age requires flexibility in the management of our defense installations, including the assignment of th..."