Lyndon Johnson actually said...

For us in the United States NATO is a tested and a recognized cornerstone of United States foreign policy.

In fact, just to show you that I really mean it, I added a good deal to my budget this year by insisting on a pay raise for all of you.

So let me say, General, simply, as we begin our visit, that this enormous strength has only one purpose, and that purpose is to keep the pea...

American security depends on the security of the alliance as a whole, and the alliance in turn depends upon the strategic strength of the Un...