Lyndon Johnson actually said...

This is what I believe and this is what I remind you of: this echo of 1776, as I meet here with you in the Cabinet Room today to sign this proclamation.

Context

Remarks at the Signing of the Columbus Day Proclamation.

09/21/1966

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