Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"We shall be in a far better position to attract and retain in Federal service the best talent in America."

"I reject the proposition that government employment is somehow inferior to employment in business, in the professions, in university life, or in any other occupation."

"I also believe strongly in the obligation of the Federal Government to be a good employer."

"In all respects, save one, the Federal Government today is meeting the test of a good employer."