Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The test of courage for citizens of this age is not how fast we hold the past, but how unflinchingly we face up to the future.

Remarks Upon Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to General McKee

07/29/1964

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

The bill I am signing here in the Cabinet Room this morning--H.R. 14026--I hope will help to correct these conditions.

I think that the Congress, through the Appropriations Committee and Authorizations Committee, have had very full details on our expenditures...

I am confident that he is going to be a very effective, just, and aggressive Chairman.

I applaud the Congress for its action on the bill that I am signing today, and I urge prompt action on the remaining recommendations.