Lyndon Johnson actually said...

It is testimony to their gratitude for the patriotic service being rendered in defense of America, and the entire free world.

Remarks Upon Signing Bill Authorizing Veterans of Vietnam To Become Members of the American Legion

08/31/1966

More Lyndon Johnson Quotes

I think I will just stand on what I said in New York.

We want to defeat social misery.

I think very generally that organized labor is going to follow a course that is in the national interest.

It is going to be difficult and it is going to require sacrifices.