Lyndon Johnson actually said...

So now as this cable opens a new era of improved communications between our countries, we can look forward to even closer friendships and as...

I send you the best wishes of our Vice President and Secretary Gordon and I look forward to meeting you personally in the near future.

I offer my heartiest congratulations to you, Mr. President, and to all of your fine countrymen on this most significant occasion.

Moreover, it represents a very important step forward in improving global communications.