Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"Our closeness is greater than our distance."

"I want to thank you for coming here in this rainy weather, exposing yourselves to the weather, to give us this neighborly welcome."

"I have told Mrs. Johnson many, many times of the delightful experience that I had here and the hospitality that your people extended to me."

"My Nation is anxious to work with you in providing that help."