Lyndon Johnson actually said...

He has the experience and, I believe, the poise and the calm judgment which is demanded of a conciliator.

Yes. I am going to make another little announcement and you will probably want to ask me something on that.

It is not a matter that is spectacular, or it is not a matter that you want to have a show about.

The problem is that if you are fully responsive in some military matters, the Chief of Staff can very quickly get your men involved.