313 Quotes by Edward Kennedy

I believe there surely is such a thing as truth, but who among us can claim a monopoly on it?There are those who do, and their own words testify to their intolerance.

The Constitution does not just protect those whose views we share; it also protects those with whose views we disagree.

What the American people have seen is this incredible disparity in which those people who had cars and money got out, and those people who were impoverished died,

I have fallen short in my life, but my faith has always brought me home.

With Justice O'Connor committing to stay until her replacement is named, we can and should remain focused first on protecting our citizens who need help the most,

The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die.

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.

We indicated to each and all of them that we stand with them; we want to learn more from them, ... Today isn't just one meeting but is going to be a continuum, until we are able to see justice and those who were a part of this cruel and murderous act are brought to justice.

I think a child calling for his mother is the most beautiful sound in the world.