Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I have decided to propose to the Government of Panama the negotiation of an entirely new treaty on the existing Panama Canal.

Remarks on the Decision To Build a Sea Level Canal and To Negotiate a New Treaty With Panama

12/17/1964

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

A peaceful China has nothing to fear from any of us.

I am delighted to be here in Malaysia.

We see a bright and thriving, modern capital-bursting with energy.

Malaysia was traveling that difficult road along which one of your great neighbors--South Vietnam--tonight toils with such sacrifice.