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

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I do not have to tell you that this is a tough battle.

I have come as an 'equal among equals' to share with friends and allies our problems, our plans, and our hopes.

It is up to the Vietnamese and it is up to us to make these plans come to life.

In the meantime, as we hope and as we pray, from our action here let all of those who would feed on their neighbors, let all of those who ha...