Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"I am grateful that he has agreed to undertake it, and he shall have my support every inch of the way."

"And I think it is realistic to say that foreign aid has been an important force for good in this world in which we live."

"I send you the best wishes of our Vice President and Secretary Gordon and I look forward to meeting you personally in the near future."

"I offer my heartiest congratulations to you, Mr. President, and to all of your fine countrymen on this most significant occasion."