Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Now this year--this year---this Year of our Lord 1968, the forces of law and order must capture the initiative in the battle against crime.

Context

Remarks Upon Signing Order Providing for the Coordination by the Attorney General of Federal Law Enforcement and Crime...

02/06/1968

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