Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I WANT to congratulate the astronauts and the thousands of scientists, technicians, and administrators for the success of today's rendezvous.

Telegram to the Administrator, NASA, Following the Meeting in Space of Gemini 6 and Gemini 7.

12/14/1965

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

For much too long this nation has tolerated in the District of Columbia conditions that our ancestors fought a revolution to eliminate.

We are extremely proud of you for that.

But for too long all the arts have had an uncertain footing in our society.

I am not disturbed by what some describe as the restlessness among young Americans today, because I share that feeling with you.