Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said at a news conference regarding Senator Ted Kennedy’s (D-Mass.) health that “at times like this we realize the Senate really is a family,” and that as a family the Senate is tremendously concerned for Kennedy. He said Kennedy is a model of public service, an American icon, and a fighter, and that he is confident in Kennedy’s recovery. He said he talked to Kennedy’s wife, and that she said Kennedy is in good spirits.
Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), who Reid referred to as Kennedy’s best friend in the Senate, said that Kennedy has a big heart and is an unbelievable fighter, and has helped millions of people many ways. He said everyone needs to pull for him and his family, but respect their privacy. He said Kennedy is drawing strength from his wife, his children, and his extended family, and is determined to fight this so he can continue fighting for the people of Massachusetts and for what he believes in.
Ted Kennedy determined to fight cancer, “because he wants to continue to fight for the people of Massachusetts”
Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), who Reid referred to as Kennedy’s best friend in the Senate, said that Kennedy has a big heart and is an unbelievable fighter, and has helped millions of people many ways. He said everyone needs to pull for him and his family, but respect their privacy. He said Kennedy is drawing strength from his wife, his children, and his extended family, and is determined to fight this so he can continue fighting for the people of Massachusetts and for what he believes in.