One of the few positive results of the Vietnam War is the irresistible momentum it gave Congress thirty-four years ago to pass legislation lowering the voting age to 18. -Edward M. Kennedy

 

One of the few positive results of the Vietnam War is the irresistible momentum it gave Congress thirty-four years ago to pass legislation lowering the voting age to 18.


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Don't sacrifice your political convictions for the convenience of the hour.

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The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die.

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Frankly, I don't mind not being President. I just mind that someone else is. -Edward M. Kennedy
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Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me from now on. Terrible things.

Edward M. Kennedy
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There was no imminent threat. This was made up in Texas, announced in January to the Republican leadership that war was going to take place and was going to be good politically. This whole thing was a fraud.

Edward M. Kennedy
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The President's handling of the war has been a toxic mix of ignorance, arrogance, and stubborn ideology. No amount of Presidential rhetoric or preposterous campaign spin can conceal the truth about the steady downward spiral in our national security since President Bush made the decision to go to war in Iraq. -Edward M. Kennedy
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We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction.

Edward M. Kennedy
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