Stay Strong, Ted

Stay Strong, Ted

Sen. Ted Kennedy undergoes surgery today in North Carolina for treatment of a brain tumor. This recent speech on Iraq provides ample proof of why we need him now more than ever.

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As we all hope for Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) to make a speedy recovery from his recent ailment, let’s take a look back at a speech he gave to the National Press Club in early 2007 about his legislation to require congressional approval before President Bush could escalate the war in Iraq. It provides ample proof of why we need him now more than ever.

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