TRIBUTES

Senator Mark Udall

Colorado

The arc of Ted Kennedy's life touched every progressive cause for nearly half a century. Whether it was civil rights or health care, eliminating poverty or pollution, Ted brought fire and passion to every cause he championed. What made him an effective Senator and a great leader, however, was his essential pragmatism. At its best, politics is a people business, where bridging differences matters. Ted Kennedy was not just a crusader for great causes, he was also a champion of compromise.

My thoughts and prayers are with Vicki, Senator Kennedy's children, and his entire family.