Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"No, I have no indication and no evidence that they are ready and willing to negotiate under conditions that would be productive."

"We seek no wider war, as I have stated many times."

"God forgive them for they know not what they do."

"I think that we will be exchanging viewpoints on how we can improve America's position and how we can be of increased help, give increased efficiency to our effort to help the South Vietnamese people."