Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Ellis Island was a temporary shelter for those who sought refuge, freedom, and opportunity in our country;

Proclamation 3656—Adding Ellis Island to the Statue of Liberty National Monument

05/10/1965

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

Governor Rhodes was in contact with us yesterday.

So I want each of you to know that we share with you the heavyheartedness that I know weighs upon you now.

We are just concerned with the country that we all love so much.

We can be proud as Americans of the manner in which the Foreign Service has discharged its responsibilities under the leadership of a great ...