Lyndon Johnson actually said...

We have the authority to do it without asking them, but we know that the size of the contribution is such that they will be in on the landin...

I thought it was very good, very fruitful, very productive, very satisfactory from our standpoint.

I request prompt Congressional endorsement of this action.

I am asking the Congress, and the American people, to join with me in an appeal to the conscience of all nations that can render help.