WASHINGTON (March 26, 2025) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator for Louisiana J. Bennett Johnston:
“Senator J. Bennett Johnston was a Louisiana champion and a champion for Louisiana. He played big but spoke softly. Composure was his superpower. Bennett loved Louisiana, loved America and loved his family. He was a great senator. Louisiana weeps.
“Becky and I send our condolences to the Johnston family and our everlasting thanks to Bennett.”