Lyndon Johnson actually said...

It will be hard to be a more vigorous and effective supporter of the United Nations than President Kennedy was, but if I can manage it, that is what I will be.

Context

Recorded Remarks on the 19th Anniversary of the United Nations

10/22/1964

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