Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I am pleased to learn from Secretary McNamara about the vigorous operations which you are planning to bring security and an improved standard of living to your people.

Context

New Year's Message to the Chairman of the Military Revolutionary Council in South Viet-Nam.

12/31/1963

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