Patrick J. Kennedy Quotes


Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. Patrick J. Kennedy Society 212
No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes, and professions. Patrick J. Kennedy Addiction 161
I am a recovering alcoholic. Patrick J. Kennedy Alcoholic 84
And how the government communicates about homeland security is central to how the public responds. Patrick J. Kennedy Central 84
Facts are, insurance ratings are really dependent on the notion that some people are higher risk than others. Patrick J. Kennedy Dependent 73
In the 5 years, well over 60,000 American families have been broken apart by the absence of insurance because the only way for parents to get treatment for their children is to turn the custody of those children over to the State. Patrick J. Kennedy Absence 72
For students today, only 10 percent of children from working-class families graduate from college by the age of 24 as compared to 58 percent of upper-middle-class and wealthy families. Patrick J. Kennedy Graduation 67
If we do not provide education for every single American, we are consigning those without an education to second-class status. Patrick J. Kennedy Education 59
Franklin Roosevelt said the test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance to those who have much; it is whether we provide enough to those who have too little. This reconciliation package fails that test as well. Patrick J. Kennedy Abundance 58
Americans have been given goals to achieve in Iraq, but not the standards by which to measure progress. And the only assurance Americans have been given that we can reach those goals is to trust the President and his Administration at their word. Patrick J. Kennedy Trust 58
We could have a budget that brings Americans together. Patrick J. Kennedy Brings 56
My mother is still battling alcoholism. Patrick J. Kennedy Alcoholism 52
My state has the highest child poverty rate in all of New England, above the national average. Patrick J. Kennedy Average 47
Democrats believe that government should reflect the sense of community that Americans demonstrated after Katrina - the sense of community that has defined and united America throughout its history. Patrick J. Kennedy America 46
The key battleground in the war on terrorism, therefore, is in the minds of the American public. Patrick J. Kennedy American 44
I see the policy of opposing same-s*x marriages or unions, whatever you call it, as bigotry or discrimination. Patrick J. Kennedy Wedding 41
In my state, over 17,000 households are going hungry on a regular basis. Patrick J. Kennedy Basis 36
We believe in some basic human principles - everyone should have the opportunities not just to survive, but to excel with their God-given talents and abilities. Those are the values that should be reflected in our budgets. Patrick J. Kennedy Basic 33
Today, our economy is about an economy of ideas. Patrick J. Kennedy Economy 33
I see the policy of opposing same-sex marriages or unions, whatever you call it, as bigotry or discrimination. Patrick J. Kennedy Discrimination 33
So if we are really concerned about generating more taxes, we ought to be investing in our people, not taking away the kinds of resources that contribute to their ability to become greater taxpayers in this country. Patrick J. Kennedy Ability 28
If we had a terrorist attack, the way the people respond is going to determine whether that attack is just a tragedy or whether that attack becomes an all-out disaster. Patrick J. Kennedy All-out 28
In the last 5 years, American employers have lost over $150 billion of productivity to depression alone. That is more than the GDP of 28 different States during the same period. Patrick J. Kennedy Alone 26
In our pledge every day, we pledge one Nation under God with liberty and justice for all. Patrick J. Kennedy God 26
On the other hand, the American public possesses a great resilience and strength, and good risk communication strategies can tap into and even amplify those assets. Patrick J. Kennedy American 26

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