Obama calls Kennedy 'greatest U.S. senator of our time'

[Drunken Irishman]

Source: CNN

U.S. President Barack Obama: 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.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/26/ted.kennedy.reax/

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May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.

[Fearless]

1. And he was. No one had as much an impact on the workers of this nation.

[NecklyTyler]

2. He was truly the Greatest

Ted Kennedy had such a capacity to give to others