Lyndon Johnson: “Persuasion and reason are the only ways to lead them.”

I call upon them to cooperate fully with the Secretaries of Commerce and State in this important work.

The mood at the White House this evening is one of cautious optimism.

Thank you all for your welcome and for the wonderful work that you carry on.

Thirty-four years ago, I came here as the sun was setting late one evening and I was married to a lovely lady in this city in St. Mark's Church, in downtown San Antonio.