“America owes you a debt of gratitude, son. Now I understand you were...” – Lyndon B. Johnson, Forrest Gump ... Movie Quotes Database

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Lyndon B. Johnson

[Putting medal on Forrest]

America owes you a debt of gratitude, son. Now I understand you were wounded. Where were you hit?

Forrest Gump

In the buttocks, Sir.

Lyndon B. Johnson

Oh, that must be a sight.

Lyndon B. Johnson

[Whispering to Forrest]

I'd like to see that.

Lyndon B. Johnson

[Forrest shows him; Johnson walks away embarrassed]

God damn, son!

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