Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I recognize, as I know you recognize, that we cannot be the leader of the world and the follower in space.

Remarks After Inspecting Space Facilities at Cape Kennedy.

09/14/1964

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

They have ruled they don't make any loans to newspapermen or photographers, and no loans to Americans.

I have said nothing or done nothing to contribute to that cooling.

I see no reason for the American people to fear the Russian people.

If they will withdraw, we will withdraw immediately.