We cannot simply speak out against an escalation of troops in Iraq, we must act to prevent it... There can be no doubt that the Constitution gives Congress the authority to decide whether to fund military action, and Congress can… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
We want to support our troops because they didn't make the decision to go there... but I don't think it should be open-ended. We ought to have a benchmark where the administration has to come back and give us a… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
It's disgraceful that year after year, Congress has bowed to the tobacco lobby and refused to act. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Sometimes a party must sail against the wind. We cannot heed the call of those who say it is time to furl the sail.… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
The torture and other sadistic abuses of prisoners in Iraq have done immense damage already to America's reputation in the world, and the worst… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
The great adventures which our opponents offer is a voyage into the past. Progress is our heritage, not theirs. What is right for us… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Justice Lewis Powell spoke for all of us when he said: Equal justice under law is perhaps the most inspiring idea of our society.… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Frankly, I don't mind not being President. I just mind that someone else is. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
[W]ords are fine, but it has to be what a generation reads into those words. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Earlier this week ... scientists announced the completion of a task that once seemed unimaginable; and that is, the deciphering of the entire DNA… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
She's a wonderful, wonderful person, and we're looking to a happy and wonderful night - ah, life. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
I applaud the fact that the president has reached out to the members of Judiciary Committee. And I applaud. the fact that he has… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
ur struggle is not with some monarch named George who inherited the crown - although it often seems that way. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
We are giving assurance to the American families that help is on its way. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
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