Different Texan--Sam Rayburn.

Interesting, thanks. I see it attributed to both, but the numbers favor Rayburn. Possibly LBJ quoted him on it at some point.

From where are you getting LBJ quoting? Even a cursory Google only coughs up Sam Rayburn.

I actually have to look for LBJ using it in "Remarks at an Airport Rally in Wilmington, Delaware".

Wikiquote seems to have the validated references.

While Rayburn may be the first to use this quote in a recorded way, I can certainly believe that it is much older than Rayburn.

One example from the White House, but it’s immediately after discussing Rayburn.

https://www.lbjlibrary.org/life-and-legacy/the-lbj-the-natio...