Quotes: Favorites Quotes: Author Quotes: Topics Quotes: Collection Sig Services Blueprint Results Process Contact

List of Edward Kennedy Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 124 inspiring quotes by Edward Kennedy.

About Edward Kennedy

  • Born: February 22, 1932
  • Died: August 25, 2009
  • Occupation: Former United States Senator
    • That is a pretty big deal from a commitment standpoint.
    Commitment Bigs Deals
    Shamefully we now learn that saddam's torture chambers reopened under new management, u.s. management.
    America Management Terrorism
    It is extraordinary that each of the three individuals this president [ george w. bush] has nominated for the supreme court - chief justice [john] roberts, harriet miers and now judge alito - has served not only as a lawyer for the executive branch, but has defended the most expansive view of presidential authority.
    Views Justice Judging
    In decision after decision on the bench, judge [samuel] alito has excused abusive actions by the authorities that intrude on the personal privacy and freedoms of average americans.
    Average Judging Decision
    I had the privilege of chairing judge samuel alito confirmation hearing in 1990. and at that time, he had practiced law for 14 years, but only represented one client, the united states government.
    Government Years Law
    As we have seen from justice sandra day o'connor's example, even one justice can profoundly alter the meaning of those words for our citizens. even one justice can deeply affect the rights and liberties of the american people.
    Rights People Justice
    Justice lewis powell spoke for all of us when he said: equal justice under law is perhaps the most inspiring idea of our society. it is one of the ends for which our entire legal system exists.
    Law Ideas Justice
    Will a nominee embrace and uphold the essential meaning of the four words inscribed above the entrance of the supreme court building: equal justice under law?
    Law Justice Essentials
    Supreme court nominations are an occasion to pause and reflect on the values that make our nation strong, just and fair. and we must determine whether a nominee has a demonstrated commitment to those basic values.
    Strong Commitment Nominations
    Immigration reforms are always controversial. our congress was created to muster political will to answer such challenges. today we didn't, but tomorrow we will. i yield the floor.
    Yield Political Will Challenges
    In an era when too many americans are losing their jobs or working for less, trying to make ends meet, in close cases judge [samuel] alito has ruled the vast majority of the time against the claims of the individual citizens. he has acted instead in favor of government, large corporations and other powerful interests.
    Jobs Powerful Government
    In an era when america is still too divided by race and by riches, judge [samuel] alito has not written one single opinion on the merits in favor of a person of color alleging race discrimination on the job: in 15 years on the bench, not one.
    Jobs Race Color
    Embed this Author
    Copy this HTML code to link to Edward Kennedy's quotes on your blog.
    HTML CODE

    Trending Author

    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    John Engler
    John Engler
    Hank Aaron
    Hank Aaron
    Ernie Banks
    Ernie Banks
    Bill Bryson
    Bill Bryson
    Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith
    Category
    Information
    Inspirational
    Philosophy
    Personal Growth
    Happiness & Joy
    Life Lessons
    Success & Business
    Motivation
    Quote AI Helper
    Hello! I'm your AI assistant. Ask me anything about quotes or authors!