Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"This ceremony could well be the opening scene in a replay of one of my favorite late show dramas, 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.'"

"I think most of America--I know the Cabinet, certainly, the leaders in Congress who honor you with their presence here this morning--share my confidence that you are going to lead us forward in the gr..."

"I want to say on behalf of the Cabinet, and such Members of Congress as I may be able to speak for, that we join you, C. R., in your hope and your wish that we, too, can end even, at least."

"I appreciate your prompt response to my invitation to come to Washington today to discuss the copper dispute."