Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"With over 200 enemy dead lying on the 7th Airborne Battalion perimeter, the attackers continued to assault in an attempt to break through the hard-pressed Airborne lines."

"The gallantry and fighting ability of the 7th Airborne Battalion in the face of exceptionally strong enemy opposition, reflect great credit upon the Battalion and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam."

"In spite of heavy casualties after a five-hour battle, the gallant paratroopers continued to counterattack deeper and deeper into the attacking force, alternately returning to their lines, as weather ..."

"The outstanding courage, resourcefulness and aggressive fighting spirit of the officers and men of the Third Marine Division (Reinforced) in battle after battle against a well-equipped and well-traine..."