The speeches of Ted Kennedy

Sen. Ted Kennedy
U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy speaks during a rally in support of the State Children's Health Insurance Program in October 2007.
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The news of Sen. Edward Kennedy's brain tumor struck hard in Washington this week.

Capitol Hill's boldest liberal, the Massachusetts Democrat is respected by members on both sides of the aisle, and is well known as a skilled orator.

Midday features excerpts of the speeches that earned Sen. Kennedy his reputation as Washington's liberal lion.

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