Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I have accepted Secretary Hodges' resignation with deep regret because he is not only a good and wise American but he is my longtime trusted personal friend.

Context

Remarks at a Televised Ceremony Marking the Change in Leadership at the Department of Commerce.

12/15/1964

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