Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"There is too much at stake for us to consider for a moment that a position of responsibility is to be parceled out either as a plum of patronage or as a reward for partisanship."

"There can be no letup in our War on Waste."

"The Federal executive must set the pace for the employees and supervisors in his organization."

"Not only must each manager search out new ways to improve operations, but managers must coordinate their efforts to eliminate duplication and provide greater efficiency."