Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I am convinced that you and your distinguished colleagues on the Commission can and will make significant contributions to this drive to devise means to eradicate lawlessness, disrespect for the law, and the causes thereof.

08/12/1965

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

"This program that we are meeting about this morning is a Johnson program."
"I am, therefore, proposing certain changes in our coinage system--changes dictated by need-which will help Americans to carry out their daily transactions in the most efficient way possible."
"I want you to quote me."
"The United States is not exempt from that shortage--and we will not be exempt as it worsens."

View All Lyndon Johnson Quotes