Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"It is needed in the true interests of the United States and in fairness and justice to all."

"I'm not going to provoke any fight."

"I want him to be absolutely certain there is no waste or misapplication of American manpower in the Department of Defense effort."

"At this time I want you to be absolutely certain that there is no waste or misapplication of America's manpower in the Department of Defense."