Edward Kennedy High Quotations

Many of us respect his ability on the issues and his intense commitment to the principles he believes in, ... We know that while serving in high office, he has time and again aggressively used litigation and legislation in creative and inappropriate ways to advance his political and ideological goals.

No action -- criminal, administrative, or otherwise -- has been taken against the high civilian officials responsible for the authorization of torture and mistreatment by U.S. officials.

What will happen is the money will go to whomever the governor wants to take care of without tough accountability, and these needy children will be left high and dry.

During Senator Ashcroft's quarter-century of public service, he has taken strong positions on a range of important issues in the range of the Justice Department, ... Unfortunately and often he has used the power of his high office to advance his personal views in spite of the law of the land.

I still believe that Weld is eminently qualified to serve as the ambassador. There's been a gross abuse of power by Helms. I think that Weld has held his head up high and has come through with flying colors. I think Helms has given a black eye to the Senate.

I hope the president will select someone who meets the high standards that she set and that can bring the nation together, as she did,

I hope the next nominee selected meets the high standards set by Justice O'Connor, reveres and treasures the freedoms on which our nation was built, and can bring the nation together as she has done often.