November 08, 1966
Dear Mr. President:
I was deeply distressed to learn of the tragic loss of life and human suffering caused by the floods in central and northern Italy. All Americans join me in expressing heartfelt sympathy and condolence.
Sincerely,
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Note: The message was read by George Christian, Acting Press Secretary, at his news conference at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 1966, at San Antonio, Texas. It was not made public in the form of a White House press release.
Lyndon B. Johnson, Message to President Saragat on the Flood Disaster in Italy. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/238484