Ted Kennedy’s Speech Electrifies Democrats
Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, last night should have been inspirational to you as Edward Kennedy addressed the Democratic National Convention.
Kennedy arrived in Denver on Sunday night and was examined by doctors in the city. His personal doctors were said to be concerned about exposing him to crowds because of his weakened immune system. Kennedy recently had brain surgery on June 2 and has remained mostly out of the public eye while undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Credit: Yoon S. Byun/ Boston Globe
From the Los Angeles Times:
“My fellow Democrats, my fellow Americans, it is so wonderful to be here,” said Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who is battling a brain tumor.
“And nothing,” he added, was “going to keep me away from this special gathering.”
The 76-year-old senator’s four-decade-plus political career was honored with a Ken Burns documentary on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. But to the delight of many, Kennedy then addressed the gathering — his voice strong and full of conviction.
“This November, the torch will be passed to a new generation of Americans,” Kennedy said, alluding to the political dynasty that began with President Kennedy, his brother.
Despite his battle with cancer, Kennedy promised to be on the Senate floor come January. And with Barack Obama as president, he said, the country too will rise to meet the challenges it faces.
“Yes we can, yes we will,” Kennedy said, invoking a phrase often heard on the Obama campaign trail.
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