Ted Kennedy Returns To the Senate To Cast a Crucial Vote
Sen. Edward Kennedy walked onto the Senate floor today for the first time since he was diagnosed with brain cancer. This is how he was greeted:
Today, the Senate chamber erupted into loud cheers when Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) returned to cast his vote on long-stalled Medicare legislation. Senators gave Kennedy, who has been battling a brain tumor, a long standing ovation. As he registered his vote, Kennedy said in a loud voice, “Aye,” and made a thumbs-up gesture.
Watch the video. It’s easily the most moving thing I’ve seen in a long time.
I happened to be watching C-SPAN-2 at the time and saw it live.