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Former United States Senator

Edward Kennedy, a former United States Senator, was born on February 22, 1932, and passed away on August 25, 2009. He was a significant figure in politics, philanthropy, and social activism.

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Famous Edward Kennedy Quotes

“Don't sacrifice your political convictions for the convenience of the hour.”

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“Separation of church and state cannot mean an absolute separation between moral principles and political power.”

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“If a legislator is safe from competition, or if he represents groups with the same economic and political beliefs, he does not have to change his ideas or respond to the needs of the broader population. He can rest content with a mediocre, absentee performance knowing he will be returned to office. And as he is returned year after year the seniority system gives him immense control over people from other parts of the country whose views he need not heed at all.”

Source: Decisions for a Decade: Policies and Programs for the 1970s

“Immigration reforms are always controversial. Our Congress was created to muster political will to answer such challenges. Today we didn't, but tomorrow we will. I yield the floor.”

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“Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its veins.”

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“The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.”

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“Frankly, I don't mind not being President. I just mind that someone else is.”

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“Were I to make the announcement and to run, the reasons I would run is because I have a great belief in this country [America]. ... There's more natural resources than any nation in the world; the greatest education population in the world; the greatest technology of any country in the world; the greatest capacity for innovation in the world; and the greatest political system in the world.”

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About the Author

Born: February 22, 1932
Died: August 25, 2009
Known for: Former United States Senator
Quotes: 124

Books & Sources

Our Day and Generation: The Words of Edward M. KennedyRelated source material

Decisions for a Decade: Policies and Programs for the 1970sRelated source material

True Compass: A MemoirRelated source material

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