Senator Edward Kennedy, the Liberal Lion of the Senate, was rushed to the hospital this morning with a suspected stroke. CNN is now reporting that it may have been a siezure rather than a stroke. Everyone is cautiously optimistic.
As many of you who know, I have great respect for Senator Kennedy and am grateful for his courageous stand in support of the Bengali people in 1971. He has served the world and the liberal cause with distinction throughout his decades long career. He has probably made more difference in more people’s lives than any other legislator in our lifetime.
I wish him a speedy recovery and many more years of good health. My thoughts and prayers are with the Senator and his family.
I read this post on DailyKos and came over to comment, as I’m not a member over there. I had no idea that Kennedy had supported Bangladesh’s struggle for freedom. Thank you very much for that important piece of history.
Kennedy’s done a lot of good. And continues to do a lot of good. He stood up for Bengalis at a critical time. I am happy to tell and retell the story.
Here’s more info on the Bangladesh genocide.
Here’s a picture of Kennedy visiting one of the 10 million refugees in 1971. And here’s a news report by Sydney Schanberg of the NYT of Kennedy’s visit and reaction.