Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The problem is that if you are fully responsive in some military matters, the Chief of Staff can very quickly get your men involved.

The President's News Conference

02/03/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

This is what I believe the American people expect of their President.

I ask the Congress, as part of our continuing affirmation of America's faith in the cause of man, to respond promptly and fully to this requ...

We intend to lead vigorously in that struggle.

To do all of these things you must prepare yourself.