Democratic leadership reaction to Senator Kennedy’s diagnosis….
Heartfelt reaction by Senator Byrd…
From The Associated Press: Reaction to news of Senator Kennedy’s diagnosis
“I have confidence though because Senator Kennedy has been a fighter all his life. He is a fighter — a fighter for our children, for our workers, for our seniors. He is a champion fighting for health care for all Americans. I know that that fighting spirit will hold him in good stead in the challenge that he faces now.” — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
—“Laura and I are concerned to learn of our friend Senator Kennedy’s diagnosis. Ted Kennedy is a man of tremendous courage, remarkable strength and powerful spirit. Our thoughts are with Senator Kennedy and his family during this difficult period. We join our fellow Americans in praying for his full recovery.” — President Bush.
—“Senator Kennedy is a real fighter. We all know that. I’m betting on Senator Kennedy.” — Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa.
—“Ted Kennedy’s courage and resolve are unmatched, and they have made him one of the greatest legislators in Senate history. Our thoughts are with him and Vicki and we are praying for a quick and full recovery.” — Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y.
—“He fights for what he thinks is right. And we want to make sure that he’s fighting this illness. And it’s our job now to support him in the way that he has supported us for so many years. He’s not just a great senator, he is a great friend. He is beloved by me, and beloved by my colleagues. ” — Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.
—“I was so very sad today when I heard the reports that Senator Edward Kennedy has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. We have always been good friends, and he and his family are all in my prayers.” — former first lady Nancy Reagan.
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From a post at The Democratic Daily…
There’s an outpouring of reaction in the blogosphere as well, with warm wishes and prayers from both sides of the political blogosphere. Here are some of the notable posts: Open Left, Hullabaloo, Michelle Malkin, Comments from Left Field, skippy the bush kangaroo, Done With Mirrors, Political Byline, TVNewser, Connecting.the.Dots, American Street, The Carpetbagger Report, The Other McCain, The Moderate Voice, Taylor Marsh, and Pam’s House Blend.
Comment from Mary Sterns
Time: June 2, 2008, 10:35 am
I have a daughter who is now facing a second Lung Transplant she has been a wonderful and caring person all her live. Always helping others and giving her time and what energy she had to volunteering to help people all over the country. She is a loyal USA citizen. Now we here about this piece of Garbage Ted Kennedy who murder a young woman, is a drunk and a treats woman like second class citizens and we should care about him. I don’t think so. May he rot in the Hell he has created for himself.