Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Hard choices are going to have to be made in the next few days.

If that is what they choose, then we shall win a settlement on the battlefield.

If their position changes--as we fervently hope it will--then we in the United States and our allies are prepared to immediately meet them a...

The Communists have made it clear that up to now, thus far, they are unwilling to negotiate or to work out a settlement except on the battle...