“I applaud the fact that the president has reached out to the members of Judiciary Committee. And I applaud... the fact that he has been meeting with members of the Judiciary Committee. He's been seeking out Republicans as well as Democrats.” WellsHas BeensFactsPresidentRepublicanMembersMeetingsDemocratSeekingCommitteesJudiciary Author:Edward Kennedy
“Our commitment to this founding principle is especially relevant today. Americans are united as rarely before in compassion and generosity for our fellow citizens whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The powerful winds and floodwater of Katrina tore away the mask that has hidden from public view the many Americans who are left out and left behind.” Has BeensTodayLeftUnitedViewsPowerfulBehindsCompassionPrinciplesWindCitizensCommitmentFellowsGenerosityMaskRelevantFoundingLeft BehindHurricanesLeft OutDevastatedKatrinaHurricane Katrina Author:Edward Kennedy
“Under the Bush administration, openness and accountability have been replaced by secrecy and evasion of responsibility. They abuse their power, conceal their actions from the American people, and refuse to hold officials accountable.” PeopleHas BeensActionResponsibilityAbuseRefuseAdministrationOfficialsAccountabilityOpennessReplacedSecrecyEvasion Author:Edward Kennedy
“Family reunification has been an essential aspect of these policies.Many of those who are brought in, in terms of families, have become actively involved. They open small stores, play a significant role in the economy. The families and the importance of family unity are extremely important.” Has BeensImportantPlayTermRolesEconomyPolicyInvolvedEssentialsAspectImportanceUnityStoresSignificantImportance Of FamilyReunification Author:Edward Kennedy
“This is the greatest lesson a child can learn. It is the greatest lesson anyone can learn. It has been the greatest lesson I have learned: if you persevere, stick w/it, work @ it, you have a real opportunity to achieve something. Sure, there will be storms along the way. And you might not reach your goal right away. But if you do your best and keep a true compass, you'll get there.” IfsWayChildrenHas BeensRealMightOpportunityGoalAchieveLessonsSticksStormWorking ItI Have LearnedCompassPersevereReaching Your Goals Author:Edward Kennedy
“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.” Has BeensStillsEndsDreamCareDiesCausesHoursGoes OnConcernEndureCampaignsStill Life Author:Edward Kennedy
“It appears that legal positions that you have supported have been used by the administration, the military, and the CIA to justify torture and Geneva Convention violations by military and civilian personnel.” Has BeensUsedMilitaryPositionAdministrationTortureJustifyConventionsCiviliansViolationCiaPersonnelGenevaGeneva Convention Author:Edward Kennedy
