President Obama 'heartbroken' on Ted Kennedy news

Source: Politico

President Barack Obama was notified of Senator Edward M. Kennedy's death just after 2 a.m., the White House said. The president spoke with the senator's wife, Victoria Kennedy, at about 2:25 a.m.

Statement from President Obama:

"Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy. For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts. I valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I've profited as President from his encouragement and wisdom.

"An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States Senator of our time. And the Kennedy family has lost their patriarch, a tower of strength and support through good times and bad. Our hearts and prayers go out to them today—to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family."


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Hekate

My condolences to the Kennedy family. Ted is at peace with his brothers and sisters that he loved so much. That has to be comforting to the family he leaves behind.

What a tragic summer for the Kennedy family. Bless them all in their period of grief.

I think he will fight in Teddy's name.

I can't imagine my life without Ted Kennedy there.

We need to devote ourselves, each and every one of us anew, to pass The Ted Kennedy Healthcare Act of 2009.


No wavering. No equivocating. No backing down.

Nothing would honor the life of Kennedy more than getting it passed.

His spirit will live on forever. He was one who was proud to be a "liberal". Others should emulate that.

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for their kindness and faith in the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

Now Mr. President, please try to get health care reform passed to honor this great Senator, the likes of which America will never see again.

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I am sad.

Real Democrats in North Dakota put the pressure on Senator Conrad over the public option! This video was taken in Center, ND on August 20th, 2009.

Links to Conrad Town Hall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtOs3J7VL5o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_CZ8qEtZo8&feature=chan ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBEjtirNHQ4&feature=chan ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqJ8dZM4uIQ&feature=chan ...