Obama arrive back on Martha's Vineyard after attending funeral for Sen. KennedyAugust 29th, 2009 Obama returns to vacation after Kennedy funeralVINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — President Barack Obama has returned for his last full day of vacation on Martha's Vineyard.
After Kennedy service, Obama returns to finish Vineyard vacation before Washington returnAugust 29th, 2009 After Kennedy service, Obama resumes Vineyard stayCHILMARK, Mass. — President Barack Obama has returned for his last full day of vacation on Martha's Vineyard.
Obama eulogizes Kennedy: 'Father, brother, husband, Uncle Teddy' and soul of Democratic PartyAugust 29th, 2009 Obama: Kennedy was 'soul of the Democratic Party'BOSTON — President Barack Obama has saluted Sen. Edward Kennedy for surmounting pain and suffering to become a family patriarch and personification of American legislator.
Kennedy's funeral to be attended by five US presidentsAugust 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The funeral of US Senator Edward Kennedy is expected see five living American presidents in attendance.Barack Obama, and his predecessors George W Bush, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush and Jimmy Carter, will be present at the event on Saturday, Sky News reports. The brother of assassinated president John F Kennedy died from a cancerous brain tumour on Tuesday.
Former first lady Nancy Reagan 'terribly saddened' by death of Democrat KennedyAugust 26th, 2009 Nancy Reagan 'terribly saddened' by Kennedy deathLOS ANGELES — Former first lady Nancy Reagan says she is "terribly saddened" by the death of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. The widow of Republican President Ronald Reagan said in a statement early Wednesday that despite the differences between her husband and Democrat Kennedy, the two "could always find common ground, and they had great respect for one another."
She noted that in recent years, she and the senator were united in their support for stem cell research — a position that put her at odd with some in the GOP.
Text of President Obama's statement on the death of Sen. Edward KennedyAugust 26th, 2009 Text of Obama statement on KennedyStatement from President Barack Obama on the death Tuesday of Sen. Edward Kennedy:
Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.
Text of President Barack Obama's remarks on the death of Sen. Edward KennedyAugust 26th, 2009 Text of Obama's remarks on Kennedy's deathText of President Barack Obama's remarks Wednesday in Chilmark, Mass., after the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy, as transcribed by the White House:
OBAMA: I wanted to say a few words this morning about the passing of an extraordinary leader, Senator Edward Kennedy.
Sen. John Kerry praises Kennedy as 'irrepressible, larger than life' presenceAugust 26th, 2009 Kerry lauds Kennedy as 'best senator'WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kerry says Edward Kennedy was "the best senator, the best advocate you could hope for."
In a statement issued hours after Kennedy's death late Tuesday, Kerry called the late senator an "irrepressible, larger than life presence who was simply the best."
The 2004 Democratic presidential nominee was Kennedy's Massachusetts colleague in the Senate.
Obamas' condole death of Edward KennedyAugust 26th, 2009 Martha's Vineyard (Virgina, US), - US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, on Wednesday condoled the death of former Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy. Kennedy, the family patriarch, died of complications arising out of brain cancer at his Hyannis Port home on Tuesday.
Son of late Robert F. Kennedy rules out run for Obama's former Senate seat in 2010August 18th, 2009 RFK's son won't run for Obama's former Senate seatCHICAGO — A son of the late Robert F. Kennedy says he won't run for the U.S.
Sen. Edward Kennedy, battling brain cancer, misses vote to confirm Sotomayor for Supreme CourtAugust 7th, 2009 Ailing Sen. Kennedy fails to attend Sotomayor voteBOSTON — An ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy did not attend a vote on the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor (SUHN'-ya soh-toh-my-YOR') to the Supreme Court.
Bob Kennedy's son to run for Obama's Illinois Senate seatMay 21st, 2009 CHICAGO - Chris Kennedy, the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, will run for the Illinois Senate seat that was once occupied by President Barack Obama.
Obama's pooch Bo bags book deal days after White House debut!April 17th, 2009 LONDON - Just two days after entering the White House, the First Dog, Bo, has been given a book deal. A deal has already been done to publish "Bo America's Commander In Leash", a children's book.
At last... a first puppy for the Obamas: ReportApril 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sure, he's had a lot to deal with: The finance crisis, North Korea, the $787 billion stimulus package, how to shut down Guantanamo, when to withdraw from Iraq. But the question that has nipped at his heels every step of the way, ever since he made the promise on election day before tens of thousands in Chicago, was this: When would President Barack Obama and his family get the much-awaited first puppy?
The answer is a black and white, six-month-old Portuguese water dog named Bo - a gift from Senator Edward Kennedy, the Washington Post reported online Sunday.
Kennedy to be honoured with knighthoodMarch 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Queen Elizabeth II has decided to bestow honorary knighthood on longtime US Senator Edward Kennedy, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced Wednesday. Speaking before a joint session of Congress, Brown praised Kennedy for his efforts to bring peace to Northern Ireland and expand health care to millions of Americans.
“Angsuman — Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy. For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts. His ideas and ideals are stamped on scores of laws and reflected in millions of lives — in seniors who know new dignity; in families that know new opportunity; in children who know education’s promise; and in all who can pursue their dream in an America that is more equal and more just, including me. In the United States Senate, I can think of no one who engendered greater respect or affection from members of both sides of the aisle. His seriousness of purpose was perpetually matched by humility, warmth and good cheer. He battled passionately on the Senate floor for the causes that he held dear, and yet still maintained warm friendships across party lines. And that’s one reason he became not only one of the greatest senators of our time, but one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy. I personally valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I’ve benefited as President from his encouragement and wisdom. His fight gave us the opportunity we were denied when his brothers John and Robert were taken from us: the blessing of time to say thank you and goodbye. The outpouring of love, gratitude and fond memories to which we’ve all borne witness is a testament to the way this singular figure in American history touched so many lives. For America, he was a defender of a dream. For his family, he was a guardian. Our hearts and prayers go out to them today — to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family. Today, our country mourns. We say goodbye to a friend and a true leader who challenged us all to live out our noblest values. And we give thanks for his memory, which inspires us still.
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