Rep. Patrick Kennedy: My Dad Was A Senator But Tonight His Spirit Was In The House

Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.), the son of recently deceased Senator Edward M. Kennedy, responds to the successful vote on health care reform legislation by quipping "My Dad Was A Senator But Tonight His Spirit Was In The House." (0:07)
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Former Senator Brooke Was A "Coalition Builder" Jokes Obama

While honoring former Senator Edward Brooke with the Congressional Gold Medal, President Barack Obama jokes that the fact that he was admired by liberals and conservatives alike makes him a "coalition builder." (0:15)
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Sen. Rockefeller is Generally Satisfied with the Compromises on the Stimulus Bill

Coffee Brown, University of New Mexico, for Talk Radio News Service.

Immediately following today’s deliberations on the Senate floor, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.V.) says Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass) is always present, whether he is on the floor or not.
Rockefeller points out that the Health Information Technology provision was not eliminated, but cut from seven billion dollars to five billion dollars.
Asked about the “Buy American” provision, he discusses the great harm to West Virginia following NAFTA.
He acknowledges to another reporter that the calls to his office are predominantly against the stimulus bill. He believes that more opportunity to discuss the merits of the bill with his constituents, or visible results, would reverse that trend.
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Kerry asks for privacy for Kennedy and his family

Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) says that it is important for people to remember that Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), though a living legend, deserves privacy for his family. He said Kennedy is drawing strength from his wife, his two children, and his caring family. He said Kennedy is determined to fight the cancer, and wants co continue to fight for “the people of Massachusetts and the things he believes in in the United States Senate.” (0:55)
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“The Senate really is a family”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says that the Senate is concerned for Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) and his health. He says anyone who knows Kennedy knows he is a fighter, and has risen to every challenge he has faced, and that “we’re confident he will rise to this one as well.” (0:32)
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Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) talks about Iranian involvement in Iraq

Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) discusses Iranian involvement in Iraq. (0:39)
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