Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I believe that this increase will insure a fair rate to all those patriotic Americans who buy U.S. Savings Bonds.

I should now like to receive by May 1, 1966, from the head of each executive department and agency a summary report of developments in 1965.

I am returning with my approval your proposal to increase the interest rate on all United States Series E and H Savings Bonds.

Therefore I am sending Congress five top priority requests.