Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I am a free man, first. An American, second. A public servant where you can serve humanity, third. And a Democrat, fourth--but in that order.

Remarks Upon Arrival at the Airport in Battle Creek

09/04/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

It was for me a very welcome day of rest after the Manila Conference, and after our visit to South Vietnam.

Tonight we stand as allies in a common cause.

I cannot tell you how happy I am this afternoon to be able to return again to Thailand.

For we have learned again that we are Pacific neighbors, with common interests, with a common destiny.