Statements from Obama, Clinton, and McCain on Senator Kennedy

[slinkerwink]

Barack Obama: "I know a lot of you are interested in the situation with Senator Kennedy. I have been in contact with the family. Obviously they are in our thoughts and prayers – they I am sure will be releasing some sort of statement when they have a better assessment of what the situation is. You know, as I have said many times before, Ted Kennedy is a giant in American political history – he has done more for the health care of others than just about anybody in history and so we are going to be rooting for him and I insist on being optimistic about how it's going to turn out."

Hillary Clinton: "My thoughts and prayers are with Ted Kennedy and his family today. We all wish him well and a quick recovery."

John McCain: "I was very sorry to hear that Senator Kennedy has taken ill, and like millions of Americans, Cindy and I anxiously await word of his condition. Senator Kennedy's role in the U.S. Senate cannot be overstated. He is a legendary lawmaker, and I have the highest respect for him. When we have worked together, he has been a skillful, fair and generous partner. I consider it a great privilege to call him my friend. Cindy and I are praying for our friend, his wife, Vicki, and the Kennedy family."

[napi21]

1. Thank you John, that was a nice thing to say. n/t

[flor de jasmim]

2. This is the first thing I've heard McCain say that I agree with. Well said.

[slinkerwink]

3. Anyone can issue a nice statement

[bigdarryl]

4. Yea now the thing is going to be McCain your to fucking old

[AspenRose]

5. Has Kerry made a statement yet?

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[slinkerwink]

6. Kerry's there with Senator Kennedy at the hospital

[AspenRose]

7. What a good man.

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