Senator Edward Kennedy (1932-2009) was the youngest child of the esteemed Kennedy family. He was the 3rd longest serving member of the US Senate, elected nearly 47 years ago at the age of 30. But more than his family name and his resume, Senator Kennedy's true credentials lie in his decades of service to the people of this country, and people around the world.
Senator Kennedy was a champion of women's rights; of civil rights; of human rights. He fought for Title IX, waged war on poverty, defended the civil rights and liberties of all people, and fought for comprehensive health care until the very end. Senator Kennedy was a leader in the truest sense of the word and his presence in American political discourse will be sorely missed.
One year ago yesterday, Senator Kennedy delivered a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention as he was honored for his lifetime of service. Here is video of that speech in its entirety:
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Very saddened to see this news this morning. He's going to be impossible to replace.
Ted Kennedy, for better or worse, he spent half a decade as a servant to the people who elected him. Here is a great list of his most prominent quotes.
Ted Kennedy Quotes
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