Lyndon Johnson actually said...

At the State and local level we see responsibilities rising faster than revenues, while at the Federal level an average annual revenue growth of some $6 billion provides a comfortable margin for Federal tax reduction, Federal programs, and more generous help to State and local units.

Context

Presidential Statement No. 6 on Economic Issues: Strengthening State-Local Government.

10/27/1964

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