Lyndon Johnson actually said...

This amendatory proclamation shall take effect as of its date.

He believed that what is good for America is good for American labor--and that is why we have come here to honor him tonight.

I came to New York to tell you and to tell the country tonight that we can meet our commitments, and we can keep our word at home and abroad...

So, Your Royal Highness, this is the spirit of our people.