AMERICANS everywhere lament the death of Joseph W. Martin, Jr. But we are joined also in enduring admiration and gratitude for the inspiring example of a friend, patriot, and human being.
For half a century, Joe Martin demonstrated the finest qualities of legislator and statesman. He placed the Nation's trust first.
Among those of us who knew him well and worked long hours at his side, he will be missed but affectionately remembered.
Note: Joseph W. Martin, Jr., died at the age of 83 during a visit to Florida. He served as Representative from Massachusetts 1925-1967 and as Speaker of the House of Representatives 1947-1949 and 1953-1955.
Lyndon B. Johnson, Statement by the President on the Death of Joseph W. Martin, Jr. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/237400