Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Success in combating and conquering crime depends upon cooperation among all levels of government and most significantly on public understanding, support and cooperation.

Context

Letter to the Attorney General in Response to a Report on Crime and Law Enforcement

10/31/1964

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