[ Released December 7, 1964• Dated December 6, 1964 ]
Dear Mr. President:
I learned with deep regret of your resignation, although I appreciate the reasons for your decision. We Americans have come to know and admire you as a good friend and trusted ally. Your devotion to the principles of peace and social justice and your gallant struggle with affliction will remain an inspiration to us all.
Mrs. Johnson joins me in hoping that you will enjoy a quick and complete recovery.
Sincerely,
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
[His Excellency Antonio Segni, Rome, Italy]
Note: The message was read by the Press Secretary to the President, George E. Reedy, at his news conference held at the White House at 11:55 a.m. on December 7, 1964.
Lyndon B. Johnson, Message to President Segni of Italy. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/241485