Tears...........
I'm interrupting my war with high fructose corn syrup to mourn the passing of Senator Kennedy.
I am of the age that when you ask .......... Where were you on November 22, 1963.......... you know the answer.
The Kennedy family inspired a generation of young people. Their youth, good looks, vitality refreshed a nation that was tired from a Depression, a war, a conflict and battles over a bomb. It was a joy to see people with glamor and style and living in Technicolor after years of shades of gray.
So we as a nation, put a lot of hopes and dreams on one family. And one by one......... our dreams were taken away.
But Senator Kennedy persevered. One piece of legislation at a time...... he improved educational opportunities, he worked for civil rights and liberties and he tried to improve health care.
And through it all, he held a family together in a very public way.
It bothers me when the media says ...... he never became President. Like that should be the ultimate goal of a public servant. We have had many a President that should never have been there. I really don't think he wanted to be there.
This morning ... I heard an interview where Roger Mudd asked Senator Kennedy why he wanted to be president. Senator Kennedy stuttered and stammered out a vague answer. I can hear Paul Tully -- his campaign manager then -- greeting him in heaven. "Damn! I wish they wouldn't play that tape!" (Actually, Tully would have spicier words to say!)
I think Senator Kennedy had learned that he could do so much more in the Senate than he would ever have the opportunity to do in the Oval Office. And I admire a person that can recognize their strengths and go with them!!!!
Today ........ we lost a strong voice for health care. I can only hope the Senate decides to honor the man that wanted health care for all, by passing a bill that insures that all Americans have access to affordable health care.
Today ....... we are sad as a nation. But I am certain, in heaven, there is a game of touch football. A family reunited again. As a nation, we thank you for all you gave. God Bless You.
I am of the age that when you ask .......... Where were you on November 22, 1963.......... you know the answer.
The Kennedy family inspired a generation of young people. Their youth, good looks, vitality refreshed a nation that was tired from a Depression, a war, a conflict and battles over a bomb. It was a joy to see people with glamor and style and living in Technicolor after years of shades of gray.
So we as a nation, put a lot of hopes and dreams on one family. And one by one......... our dreams were taken away.
But Senator Kennedy persevered. One piece of legislation at a time...... he improved educational opportunities, he worked for civil rights and liberties and he tried to improve health care.
And through it all, he held a family together in a very public way.
It bothers me when the media says ...... he never became President. Like that should be the ultimate goal of a public servant. We have had many a President that should never have been there. I really don't think he wanted to be there.
This morning ... I heard an interview where Roger Mudd asked Senator Kennedy why he wanted to be president. Senator Kennedy stuttered and stammered out a vague answer. I can hear Paul Tully -- his campaign manager then -- greeting him in heaven. "Damn! I wish they wouldn't play that tape!" (Actually, Tully would have spicier words to say!)
I think Senator Kennedy had learned that he could do so much more in the Senate than he would ever have the opportunity to do in the Oval Office. And I admire a person that can recognize their strengths and go with them!!!!
Today ........ we lost a strong voice for health care. I can only hope the Senate decides to honor the man that wanted health care for all, by passing a bill that insures that all Americans have access to affordable health care.
Today ....... we are sad as a nation. But I am certain, in heaven, there is a game of touch football. A family reunited again. As a nation, we thank you for all you gave. God Bless You.
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