Ted Kennedy, Lion of the Senate
August 26, 2009
AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee issued a statement today calling Senator Ted Kennedy "Our closest ally and most steadfast friend in the U.S. Senate."
Senator Kennedy called health care reform the cause of his life, first advocating for national health care in 1966. He made a surprise return to the Senate last summer to cast the decisive vote for the Democrats on a Medicare bill. In his memory, we must continue to do all we can to realize his goal of health care reform.
Read the full statement. Earlier today on The Ed Schultz Show, President McEntee reflected on the legacy of Sen. Kennedy. Visit our tribute page to listen to the full segment.
This video, from the 2008 DNC Convention, celebrates the life and accomplishments of the Lion of the Senate:
