Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The bill I am today submitting would restore the traditional relationship by raising the combat pay tax exemption for officers to $500 per m...

When we are dealing with Americans in combat--daily risking their lives for the cause of freedom--then fairness compels this action.

We believe that man has the means to solve all of his problems. What he needs is the will.

Let us not throw up thoughtless barriers which prevent them from contributing their share to society.