Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I take great pride in reading every day some of the letters from some of the boys in their teens--18, 19, 20 year olds--who are willing to leave and go into battle and give their lives in order that you can enjoy the freedom you have this morning.

Context

Remarks at the LBJ Ranch at the Swearing In of John A. Gronouski as Ambassador to Poland.

11/02/1965

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