Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I have accepted Secretary Hodges' resignation with deep regret because he is not only a good and wise American but he is my longtime trusted...

I have asked Mr. Meany to meet with me and other members of American labor before we leave for the Christmas holidays to discuss our program...

He will never discard a principle nor despair of doing what is right and ought to be done.

I am asking all agencies of the Government on our side to make sure that we're going as far as we can to extend this hand of peaceful contac...