Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"I would be very happy to see them accept it because I think when we know each other better, when they learn what we are doing here in America, that there will be better understanding."

"No, I have no indication and no evidence that they are ready and willing to negotiate under conditions that would be productive."

"This new building will be one more symbol of our solidarity with the people of Viet-Nam."

"It did not propose to overcome all the deficiencies at once, but it did propose a substantial start."