“If by ‘Liberal’ they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people — their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties — someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a “Liberal,” then I’m proud to say I’m a “Liberal.”- Senator Edward M. Kennedy
“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.” - Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Thank you for reminding us of those great words!
Unfortunately, it appears that the negative reviews are far outweighing the positives. It is sad that Teddy is remembered by most for Chappequiddick instead of the great words you just quoted.
That being said, he is still a person, a person who died. Politics aside that is always a sad thing. And like any person with a spirit for life, Teddy struggled to survive, using all the resources at his disposal to get the best possible care he could find; but in the end, although time is money, money could buy teddy no more time.
http://splashinthepacific.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/the-power-of-money-the-sands-of-time/
Thanks for your comments, Splash (I’m sure you know you share your name with the Senator’s beloved dog Splash). I believe Senator Kennedy did buy himself a little bit of time, whether by aggressive medical treatment or just sheer willpower. At least enough to see some things through and say goodbye to those close to him. I wish he could be here to champion Healthcare legislation through the Senate. Instead, let’s hope everyone can rise to the occasion in his honor.