President Obama Statement On The Death Of Sen. Ted Kennedy

4:50 am EST August 26th, 2009 | News | 7 Comments

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
August 26, 2009

Statement from President Obama:

Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.

For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts.

I valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I’ve profited as President from his encouragement and wisdom.

An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States Senator of our time.

And the Kennedy family has lost their patriarch, a tower of strength and support through good times and bad.

Our hearts and prayers go out to them today–to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family.

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7 Responses to “President Obama Statement On The Death Of Sen. Ted Kennedy”

  1. Vanessa says:
    August 26, 2009 at 8:56 am

    There were tears in my coffee this morning. Thank you Senator Kennedy for all that you have done to support civil rights and health care. We love you.

  2. Vanessa says:
    August 26, 2009 at 8:56 am

    Actually I’m still crying.

  3. jr says:
    August 26, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    Very nice comments. Biden was great also

  4. Raul says:
    August 26, 2009 at 6:00 pm

    “For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts.”

    I think what Obama said hit the nail on the head. Look at his top legislation he passed while in the senate – http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-ted-kennedy-legislations/litgoddess – Ted Kennedy will truly be missed.

  5. Jaim says:
    August 26, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    I can’t wait until the Kennedy Health Care Reform Bill is passed. I wasn’t so sure it would happen a few days ago, now I’m certain.

    R.I.P.

  6. MrGreyGhost says:
    August 27, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    “Mary Jo Kopechne was unavailable for comment…”

  7. Nimrod Gently says:
    August 27, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Chappaquiddick: still funny 40 years after it happened and after the deaths of everyone involved.