Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I am gratified that the transition has gone so well.

Letter to the Governor of Alaska on the Completion of the Last Major Step in the Transition to Statehood.

05/26/1966

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Your organization has a great leader-my close friend, Herschel Newsom.

I shall be counting upon your strong support to see that these attacks do not prevail.

Having accepted this responsibility, how well have we done in meeting it?

I am pleased and honored to be privileged to take part in your centennial convention.