Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The people of America, Mr. Prime Minister, are delighted to have this opportunity to return your friendship.

Remarks of Welcome at the White House to Prime Minister Egal of the Somali Republic

03/13/1968

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

But there are other, grimmer forecasts.

For science has a big job to do.

We honor them by remembering their deeds—and by telling their story to each succeeding generation.

The stature of the scientists we honor today gives me great confidence that science will do its part.