Statement from Senator Kerry:
"Ted Kennedy and the Kennedy family have faced adversity more times, in more instances, with more courage and more determination and more grace than any family should ever have to face even just once.""He's helped millions and millions of people, in so many ways, at so many different times, from countless big pieces of legislation in Washington to the most personal of issues."
"Now, everybody needs to pull together on behalf of Ted. We must pull for him and his family and remember that Teddy is one unbelievable fighter."
"Over the weekend, I saw him and he’s in a fighting mood, and I’m confident that he will continue to draw strength from his tower of strength in Vicki, from each of his children and grandchildren, and from his unbelievably loving and caring family, both in Boston and from his extended family of Americans and people all over the world."
"I know that Ted is determined to fight this because he wants to continue his fight for the people of Massachusetts and he wants to continue to fight for everything that he believes in here in the United States Senate and throughout our country."
"Teresa's and my prayers -- and the prayers of a nation -- are with my good friend and his family in these most trying of times."
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Fight it, Teddy, this is battle is far from over. We're hoping and praying for you, and anxiously waiting for your return to the floor of the Senate.
Comments (1)
Posted by Otter | May 22, 2008 8:12 PM
This from MoveOn.Org (and yes, I signed it, of course):
Get Well Soon, Senator Kennedy
We're sure you've seen the news reports by now: Progressive firebrand and champion, Senator Ted Kennedy, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
Our hearts sank when we heard the news-but if there is one thing we all know about Senator Kennedy, it's that he's a fighter. And we're all here to support him.
We've heard from a lot of members who want to send their best wishes to Senator Kennedy and his family. So we put together a card to let Senator Kennedy know that he's in our thoughts and prayers.
Senator John Kerry will personally deliver it to Senator Kennedy, along with all our comments.
Let's let Senator Kennedy know that the whole progressive community is with him during this difficult time.
http://pol.moveon.org/getwellkennedy/index.html