[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 22803]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY

  Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I am saddened by the death of my 
colleague from Massachusetts, Senator Edward Kennedy.
  Born and raised in Massachusetts, Senator Kennedy dedicated his life 
to serving his country and the Commonwealth. He enlisted in the U.S. 
Army in 1951, beginning his long career of public service. Elected in 
1962, Senator Kennedy is the third longest serving Senator in the 
history of the Senate. He served the people of Massachusetts well for 
46 years, and I know his family and the people of Massachusetts are 
proud to call him one of their own.
  Senator Kennedy had a long list of accomplishments to show for the 
people of Massachusetts and the Nation. He was a political icon who 
served with great distinction and passion for nearly a half century in 
the U.S. Senate, and whether I agreed with him or not, I always admired 
the way he fought for the issues he believed in. His leadership in the 
Senate will be missed and it has truly been an honor serving with him.
  Mr. President, Senator Kennedy will be greatly missed. Mary and I 
give our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Vicki, and the entire 
Kennedy family.

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