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Johnson told Congress "No memorial oration or eulogy could more eloquently honor President Kennedy's memory than the earliest possible passage of the Civil Rights Bill for which he fought so long. No act of ours could more fittingly continue the work of President Kennedy than the early passage of the Tax Bill for which he fought all this long year. That Bill, if passed without delay, means more security for those now working, more jobs for those now without them and more incentive for our economy. John Kennedy's death commands what his life conveyed: that America must move forward."
Johnson and Kennedy had been political allies and adversaries before they became running mates. Both men were political pros who exuded confidence and, for the most part, embraced the same broad philosophies. However Kennedy was more of an idealist, while Johnson was more of a pragmatist. Kennedy was a voracious reader, and a details guy. Johnson has little patience to read and was more prone to get to the heart of a problem rather than get enmeshed in detail. Johnson's 32 years' experience on Capitol Hill had made him more skilled when it came to handling lawmakers.
Following is a YouTube video of Johnson's speech to Congress that day.