Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"All through our Nation's history the prosperity of our people--as well as the safety of our people--has been tied very closely to the role that we play on the seas of the world."

"He will always have direct and ready access to, and the full and respectful confidence of, the President of the United States and the Secretary of State."

"Adlai Stevenson enlarged our horizons as Americans and helped to light the hopes of mankind all around the world."

"He called us to greatness--and we shall never forget either the man or his call."