Memory Lane: Ted Kennedy's Speech to the Convention - 1980

[NaMeaHou]

One of the greats of all time. Take the time to read it. It is relevant for our time now as well. I am thankful that Ted Kennedy is still there fighting for the people of this nation.

http://mitglied.lycos.de/FrankGemkow/laku/usa/speeches/tedkennedy.htm

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The same Republicans who are talking about the problems of the inner cities have nominated a man who said, and I quote, "I have included in my morning and evening prayers every day the prayer that the Federal Government not bail out New York." And that nominee is no friend of this city and our great urban centers across this Nation.

The same Republicans who are talking about security for the elderly have nominated a man who said just four years ago that "Participation in social security should be made voluntary." And that nominee is no friend of the senior citizens of this Nation.

The same Republicans who are talking about preserving the environment have nominated a man who last year made the preposterous statement, and I quote, "Eighty percent of our air pollution comes from plants and trees."

And that nominee is no friend of the environment.

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[Iverson]

1. a fine speech

It reminds me of why I used to be a Democrat.

[birdman]

2. It was Ted Kennedy's finest hour

and yet those of us who supported him
had to wonder why he waited until the game was
over to show such eloquence.

And why he chose a year with an incumbent Democratic
President to make his run.