Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Several million Americans ought to be, and I think will be, very grateful to this 89th Congress for this legislation.

Remarks at the Signing of the Urban Mass Transportation Act

09/07/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

Millions of Americans are denied the right to vote because of their color.

Today we strike away the last major shackle of those fierce and ancient bonds.

This act flows from a clear and simple wrong. Its only purpose is to right that wrong.

It is difficult to fight for freedom.