Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The American people welcome this further demonstration of the devotion of Korea to the spirit of liberty and independence.

Message to the President of Korea on Learning of Plans To Dispatch Korean Troops to South Viet-Nam

08/12/1965

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

The responsibility of government is inescapable here, just as in the control of crime.

Every Governor must commit the influence and power of his office to the fight.

This morning I want to talk about the primary business of government: public order.

We, the leaders, the Chief Executives of America, have a responsibility to all America.