Edward Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedywas a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. He was the second most senior member of the Senate when he died and was the fourth-longest-serving senator in United States history, having served there for almost 47 years. The most prominent living member of the Kennedy family for many years, he was the last surviving son of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Kennedy; the youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth22 February 1932
CountryUnited States of America
It's disgraceful that year after year, Congress has bowed to the tobacco lobby and refused to act.
Ultimately, the courts will make the final judgment whether the White House has gone too far. Independent and impartial judges must assess the proper balance between protecting our liberties and protecting our national security.
Frankly, I don't mind not being President. I just mind that someone else is.
The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die.
I hope for an America where we can all contend freely and vigorously, but where we will treasure and guard those standards of civility which alone make this nation safe for both democracy and diversity.
I had the privilege of chairing Judge Samuel Alito confirmation hearing in 1990. And at that time, he had practiced law for 14 years, but only represented one client, the United States government.
What divides us pales in comparison to what unites us.
Do we operate under a system of equal justice under law? Or is there one system for the average citizen and another for the high and mighty?
Health care is not just another commodity. It is not a gift to be rationed based on the ability to pay. It is time to make universal health insurance a national priority, so that the basic right to health care can finally become a reality for every American.
Even one justice can advance or reverse the progress of our journey.
Have faith in yourself and in the future.
For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.
No one who works for a living should live in poverty.
Tom Menino has been championing this almost right since he got out of the cradle, ... No city wanted this more than Boston. In the end, I think they understood that.