Lyndon Johnson actually said...

"Today, I want it to shine on you, and I came here to tell you that on behalf of the American people, the Congress, the other branches of the Government, that we respect you and we recognize the many s..."

"I will miss your wisdom and sturdy good sense."

"For a month we have held our hand in an important area of military action."

"We must give them the support they need in fulfillment of the commitment so accurately stated in your letter--\the determination of our Government to resist the terror and aggression which deny the pe..."