Lyndon Johnson: “So, I hope your example, Captain Donlon, will help to inspire others to step forward and to answer 'yes' when their…”

Sometimes it is your job to go out and scout the road, to encounter and overcome the difficulties that always accompany such a vast new venture as this.

Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.

In that pursuit, Mr. President, United States support will be gladly given.

I believe deeply in your cause and I believe in you.