Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Ellis Island was a temporary shelter for those who sought refuge, freedom, and opportunity in our country;

I wanted to come by for a brief visit tonight, live and in person, for at least two reasons.

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol to the world of the dreams and aspirations which have drawn so many millions of immigrants to America;

Along the broad front we are strong, and we are stable, and we are successful and, above all, we are steady on our course.