Lyndon Johnson actually said...

And, if the goal of true equality is still far down the road, the barriers before that goal are falling every day.

12/14/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

"It is our will that is being tested."

"The budget I send you today reflects a series of difficult choices."

"I have, I think, as President, been blessed with the finest Directors of the Budget that any President has ever had."

"We can adopt a reasoned and moderate approach to our fiscal needs."