Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"Today, I am very gratified that we are here to take a positive step, to record an achievement toward that goal."

"I do not believe that such tragedy can be written off just as an 'occupational hazard.'"

"The close ties of friendship existing between our two countries make us feel the more deeply Turkey's loss."

"We are all saddened at the loss of this good man, whose ideals and accomplishments we have long respected."