Lyndon Johnson actually said...

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The President's News Conference at the LBJ Ranch

07/04/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

So our honored and respected men of the 101st, we have come here today to salute you.

We in America have much to be thankful for, much to be grateful for.

I don't think the day will come when Americans are ever afraid to fight for freedom.

So such is the spirit of the American soldier this afternoon.