Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"We can believe, and we do believe, that from the death of our national leader will come a rebirth of the finest qualities of our national life."

"I am therefore requesting you to designate a senior official in your department or agency to serve on this committee on a continuing basis."

"Federal outlays for defense are of such magnitude that they inevitably have major economic significance."

"This is an important subject and I wish to be kept personally informed as your work progresses."