Massachuetts Residence and U.S. Senators “The Passing of Ted Kennedy
Associated Press Video Highlights: Sen. Ted Kennedy represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate for the past 46 years. Wednesday morning, Massachusetts residents reacted to the Senator’s passing and his legacy.
Missouri and Illinois senators released the following statements in response to Sen. Edward Kennedy’s death:
“The State of Massachusetts and the nation have lost an outstanding senator. For more than 40 years Ted has used his position in the senate to fight for working families in his home state and across the country. Sen. Kennedy was not only known as a tremendous public servant, but also as a gentleman within the halls of Congress. He was a great ally when we worked together and friendly and courteous — yet formidable — when we disagreed. Linda and my thoughts and prayers are with Ted’s wife, Vicki, and the entire Kennedy family. — Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo.
“This man was so much more than his image. While his vision soared, the power of his personality and the magnet of his intellect drew his colleagues to the table of compromise. It was there he did his best work. His love for the little guy and his affection for the underdog influenced everything he did. And importantly, his sense of humor and contagious laughter made him real and approachable in spite of his power and privilege,” — Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. Read more here
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Grassley: “The United States Will Never Be the Same”
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment regarding Senator Ted Kennedy.
“”The United States Senate will never be the same without Ted Kennedy. His presence was enormous. He fought hard, debated intensely and worked tirelessly for what he thought was right. Senator Kennedy and I had a different point of view on most every issue, but he was an ally like few others when he was on your side. Senator Kennedy leaves a legacy as a public servant and policy maker, and my wife Barbara joins me in sending our deepest sympathy to his family.” Read more here
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Harkin: ‘Liberal Lion no Longer Roams the Halls’The legacy of Ted Kennedy will live on, Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said this morning in a written statement.
“The liberal lion no longer roams the halls of Congress, but his legacy remains,” Harkin said.
“We must now rededicate our efforts toward passing legislation to provide robust, quality health insurance coverage for all Americans.” Read more here
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Americans mourned the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy, the last remaining member of the country’s most illustrious and ill-starred political dynasty, as officials prepared for a military burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Read more here
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Posted by: BBParks
Source: St. Louis Business Journal
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