Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Whenever there is a collision with fate, when history stops for a moment of crisis--it is the doubter who runs from the test of courage--and it is the builder who is firm in the face of fear.

Context

Remarks at the Swearing In of Elmer Staats as Comptroller General of the United States.

03/07/1966

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