Sen. Kerry on Vicki Kennedy

[MBS]

Today's Boston Globe Magazine recognized "Bostonians of the year". One of them is Vicki Kennedy

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2009/12/20/the_rock/

The Rock: Vicki Kennedy
. . . .

During a very public, very painful time, Vicki “never wilted,” says Senator John F. Kerry. “She helped Massachusetts mourn and set an example of humanity, sure, but also of toughness and character.”

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[karynnj]

1. What a nice comment and what we all all saw in the coverage

She really was Kennedy's rock during their years together as well.

[wisteria]

2. Very thoughtful comments. n/t

[ProSense]

3. Wonderful comment.

Vicki's recent op-ed on health care reform was terrific.

[beachmom]

4. She was there early this morning:

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/12/democrats-elated-relieved-after-pushing-health-care-reform-forward.php?ref=fpblg

As the clerk read the final tally aloud in the Senate chamber, Democrats, seated at their desks, muffled all of their emotions--enthusiasm, anxiety, relief. Sitting at his desk Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) clutched Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) and Sen. Ted Kaufman (D-DE)--his colleague on either side--by the arms. Members smiled and softly pumped their fists, but in accordance with the rules, the floor was mostly silent.

In the reception room just outside the chamber, Sen. Ted Kennedy's widow Vicki embraced Sens. Chris Dodd (D-CT) and John Kerry (D-MA). Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, standing alone in the corner of the room, shouted a hearty congratulations to Dodd.

[MBS]

6. Thanks for this link

In addition to the moving passage you quoted, this was my favorite line:

"Harry's going to almost have a drink," Schumer joked about the Mormon majority leader.

:)

[Inuca]

8. We posted at the same time!

Made me laugh out loud, which given that I have a cut in my throat from surgery a few days ago is not necessarily a good thing :-).

[fedupinBushcountry]

11. Hope you heal quickly

and that you will be alright. OT: I haven't been around much lately my good friend's son is in the hospital with some kind of infection that shut down his kidneys and we are praying that they come back to full capacity. Then on top of that my son's drummer in his band in NYC got murdered, it has not been a good month. :-(

I was watching last night and I was wondering where JK was since I didn't see him after the vote, now I know he went to see Vicki, that must of been a wonderful moment for her and him.

[TayTay]

12. OMG, I am so sorry to hear that.

My sincerest sympathies and condolences on all of the above. MY God, that is simply horrible.

You know, we need to have a group conference call. I have a freeconferencecall number that we can use to all just log in and chat.

Email me if you want to do that or use message tab on DU to contact me. I would love to have a Christmas chat and catch up with people.

FedUp, you are in my prayers right now. Again, there are no words to express the inexpressable what you are going through.

[karynnj]

13. OMG

Both of those things are awful. How is your son doing? This has to be incredibly hard on him and his friends.

[ProSense]

14. Horrible.

Awfully tragic. My condolences. I pray your son's friend fully recovers. Really tragic.

[beachmom]

15. I'm sorry to hear that, Fedup.

Thoughts and prayers with your son . . .

[Inuca]

16. So sorry fedup

Difficult times. Puts my little medical problem (parathyroid and partial thyroid removal) into perspective. Feeling lousy for a little while, but no big deal. Good thoughts and plentry of wishes for better times ahead.

[YvonneCa]

18. I hope you are doing better...

...too. Doctors don't so thyroid surgery without good reason. I've been there, and it was no picnic. ;) Feel better soon. :hug:

[MBS]

19. I'm sending you a pm

[YvonneCa]

17. I hope your son is okay. It's always scary...

...to see our kids get sick, no matter how old they are. :hug:

[MBS]

20. oh fedup, this must be very hard

I hope your friend's son gets back to normal, and soon.
And the murder, too. . "not a good month", indeed.

May you have a wonderful holiday with all your family.

[Inuca]

7. "Harry's going to almost have a drink," :-)

OTOH:
Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Ben Nelson (D-NE)--two of the final hold outs--reminded reporters that they'd oppose the bill that emerges from negotiations with the House if the language changes dramatically, entrenching the conventional wisdom that the House will have to accept a final bill that's significantly less progressive than the bill they passed this fall.

"I'm afraid that a splitting of the differences here will not work," Lieberman said. "It took a lot of work to bring this 60 together, and this 60 is delicately balanced."
:mad:

I know it's not ging to happen, but God I wish they would find a way to muzzle these two and their so disproportionate and so undeserved power.

[MBS]

9. My fantasy (especially for Lieberman, but why not make it a twosome)

is a trip for him (them) to Guantanamo

[Inuca]

5. Beautifully said and true n/t

[ProSense]

10. Slightly OT, but

a nice comment from Kerry's previous floor statement included here.