Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Despite the enemy's advantages--despite the alien character of the struggle--our brave fighting men have now turned the tide of battle.

I particularly want to thank you for furnishing us the most able executive, I think, that we have in the White House--Mrs. Bess Clements Abe...

I am very proud to be here with you this morning.

The most cruel irony I know is that men require force to serve peace.