CNN: Thanksgiving thoughts from Washington and beyond (JK weighs in)

[Luftmensch067]

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry: "I've got a ton to be thankful for this year starting with the love and health of my family and friends, including a new son-in law. My friend and mentor Ted Kennedy's passing especially reminds me how lucky I am to have the gift of his teaching over the years and also the blessing of good health, and a brand new hip that feels better by the day.

“I'm grateful for the skill and commitment of our troops, especially those who are spending this holiday away from families and loved ones. The funerals of two Massachusetts soldiers this month were a tough reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made for our country, and their families and all the families of the fallen are on our minds this Thanksgiving. I'm thankful that Massachusetts has continued to give me the privilege of serving in the Senate when so many big issues are being debated and decided, and I'll continue to do my best to meet the expectations folks have placed in me."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/26/thanksgiving-thoughts-from-washington-and-beyond/

[MBS]

1. thanks

as usual, JK's is one of the most thoughtful. Unlike most of the others, he seems to have really taken the question seriously, and offered more than a cliched response. Thanks, JK (and luftmensch!)

[Luftmensch067]

2. That's what I noticed, too

He gave a very genuine, human answer (only JK would have included the hip!)

[Inuca]

3. Loved the hip part too :-) n/t