Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I want to say on behalf of the Cabinet, and such Members of Congress as I may be able to speak for, that we join you, C. R., in your hope and your wish that we, too, can end even, at least.

Context

Remarks at the Swearing In of Cyrus R. Smith as Secretary of Commerce.

03/05/1968

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