Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The consumer must be protected against unsafe products, against misleading information, and against the deceitful practices of a few businessmen that can undermine confidence in the vast majority of diligent and reputable firms.

Context

Special Message to the Congress To Protect the American Consumer

02/15/1967

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