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1、此資料由網(wǎng)絡(luò)收集而來(lái),如有侵權(quán)請(qǐng)告知上傳者立即刪除。資料共分享,我們負(fù)責(zé)傳遞知識(shí)。美國(guó)總統(tǒng)悼念愛(ài)德華肯尼迪英語(yǔ)演講稿One of the Most Accomplished Americans Ever to Serve our DemocracyREMARKS BY THE PRESIDENTON THE PASSING OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDYBlue Heron FarmChilmark, Massachusetts9:57 A.M. EDTTHE PRESIDENT: I wanted to say a few words this morning ab
2、out the passing of an extraordinary leader, Senator Edward Kennedy.Over the past several years, Ive had the honor to call Teddy a colleague, a counselor, and a friend. And even though we have known this day was coming for some time now, we awaited it with no small amount of dread.Since Teddys diagno
3、sis last year, weve seen the courage with which he battled his illness. And while these months have no doubt been difficult for him, theyve also let him hear from people in every corner of our nation and from around the world just how much he meant to all of us. His fight has given us the opportunit
4、y 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 weve all borne witness is a testament to the way this singular figure in American history touched so many lives. Hi
5、s 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 educations promise, and in all who can pursue their dream in an America that is more equal and more just - including myse
6、lf.The Kennedy name is synonymous with the Democratic Party. And at times, Ted was the target of partisan campaign attacks. But 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 perpe
7、tually matched by humility, warmth, and good cheer. He could passionately battle others and do so peerlessly on the Senate floor for the causes that he held dear, and yet still maintain warm friendships across party lines.And thats one reason he became not only one of the greatest senators of our ti
8、me, but one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy.His extraordinary life on this earth has come to an end. And the extraordinary good that he did lives on. For his family, he was a guardian. For America, he was the defender of a dream.I spoke earlier this morning to Senator
9、Kennedys beloved wife, Vicki, who was to the end such a wonderful source of encouragement and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, his children Kara, Edward, and Patrick; his stepchildren Curran and Caroline; the entire Kennedy family; decades worth of his staff; the people of Massachusetts; and all Americans who, like us, loved Ted Kennedy.END10:00 A.M. EDT