Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Our forces, American forces, were ordered in immediately to protect American lives.

Radio and Television Report to the American People on the Situation in the Dominican Republic.

05/01/1965

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I know the credibility problem. I cannot say to you that he will never leave.

We look for them every day.

Lady Bird and I ask God's blessing on that.

I would hope that that statement could end the gossip and the rumors about General Westmoreland's future.