Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"At the same time, Red Cross has repeatedly mobilized its resources to help families stricken by major disasters in every part of our nation."

"The Red Cross is a symbol of mercy throughout the world."

"For this reason, I urge all farm families to help achieve our goal of safer rural communities by eliminating those hazards and unsafe practices that cause or contribute to accidents."

"It is our first assurance of help in time of disaster."