Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"We could never have come so far, so fast, in this great adventure without the dedication and competence of Australian scientists and Australian technicians."

"If Ambassador Clark ever resigns as our Ambassador to Australia--and he is so happy here I don't think he ever will--I believe now that the first applicant for the job is going to be Lyndon Baines Joh..."

"Americans and Australians are finding that peaceful comradeship today."

"We ask for your hopes, your confidence, and your prayers."