Political Quotes

Lyndon Johnson: “I take no satisfaction from the number of infiltrators killed on their way to South Viet Nam, from the number of trucks…”

On the recordMarch 1, 1967
I take no satisfaction from the number of infiltrators killed on their way to South Viet Nam, from the number of trucks or of boats or of railroad cars destroyed or the tons of supplies destroyed.
Said by
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Senator Jackson Concerning the Bombing of North Vietnam.

Share

More from Lyndon Johnson

Jul 4, 1968

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1969

Nothing herein shall prevent the movement of livestock across the lands included in this monument under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior and upon driveways to be specifically designated by said…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 19, 1969

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 5, 1968

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.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation