Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Let me assure you again, Your Highness, that we in America know our responsibilities to the great republic of mankind, and we certainly intend to be faithful to that trust.

Context

Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma of Laos

10/19/1967

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