Lyndon Johnson actually said...

An adviser, consultant, or other special Government employee shall not use his position in any way to coerce, or give the appearance of coercing, another person to provide any financial benefit to him or persons with whom he has family, business, or financial ties.

Context

Executive Order 11222—Prescribing Standards of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees

05/07/1965

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