Lyndon Johnson: “So, ladies and gentlemen, let us honor those who are so welcome here tonight.”

Your country thanks you.

We have come to know that we Americans have a profound interest in the independence of men and women at home and men and women all around the world.

I plan to leave here after the press conference this morning to go to Kansas City to meet with President Truman later in the day.

I know something of the graciousness that the people of this city always show to all of those who come here to visit with them.