Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"In taking this long overdue step, the plan adopts a proven concept of good management recommended by the first Hoover Commission: in the interests of efficiency purely administrative functions--budget..."

"I must grant to them the same sincerity that I reserve for myself."

"This plan will allow the nation's businessmen and workers--and indeed every citizen-to reap the benefits of modern and effective government."

"I have tried to make it abundantly clear to all the people of this country and all of the people of the world that we are prepared to talk without conditions, we are prepared to talk about conditions,..."