Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"As the forces of your government become increasingly capable of dealing with this aggression, American military personnel in South Vietnam can be progressively withdrawn."

"We shall maintain in Vietnam American personnel and material as needed to assist you in achieving victory."

"I wish to congratulate you particularly on your work for the unity of all your people, including the Hoa Hao and Cao Dai, against the Viet Cong."

"This bill would impose new costs upon our merchants and consumers at a time when we are trying to keep all costs and prices down."