House Proceeding 09-29-09 on Sep 29th, 2009 :: 1:03:15 to 1:08:15
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John W. Olver: back my time. >> we thank the gentleman for his e mr. markey: let me turn now and recognize the gentl

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Speech By: John W. Olver

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John W. Olver: massachusetts. mr. olver: i thank the gentleman for yielding time. i was still making changes to what i was intending to say and usually do i that all the time. in any case, i rise tonight to remember and honor the life and the life's work of a dear friend, senator

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John W. Olver: there are few americans alive today whose lives affected in some way by senator kennedy's vast body of legislative achievements. he's credited with hundreds of laws enacted over his 47-year senate career, many of those laws making up fundamental tenants of the social contract that is our modern society.

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John W. Olver: one of the best examples of senator kennedy's impact on society can be seen in his groundbreaking americans with disabilities act which opened the door to jobs, housing, transportation, communication, better life for millions of citizens. it also fundamentally changed the way people viewed others who

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John W. Olver: lived with disabilities. oviding opportunity was a great thing of senator kennedy's work as evidenced by his contributions to strengthening public education. throughout his career he fought for better teachers, better schools, more funding and better methods to enhance learning for america's children. for wage-earning americans, ted o0

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John W. Olver: kennedy will perhaps be best remember for his refusal t accept minimum wage levels as they fell further and further behind in their purchasing power. when others balance ed or faltered on the issues, senator ken tchi a knack for pushing through the deal to get everything he could for workers as soon as it could be achieve

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John W. Olver: on the intnational front, when the great debate over america's waging a preemptive war arose at the outset of this decade, senator kennedy used his stature and status as a national news maker to oppose the president and the congresstransgression as he saw them witthe use of america's military power.

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John W. Olver: there are many other important accomplishments o could list but the issue senator kennedy himself labeled as the cause of his life, health care, probably stands out as his greatest area of . he eliminating pre-existing condition strictions for workers in group insurance plans.

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John W. Olver: he fought for and won uncommon allies in his crusade to provide health coverage for all children, which he considered a moral obligation. he created the family and medical leave act and the ryan white care act for americans living with h.i.v. and aids.

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John W. Olver: although the cause of universal health care is one he did not live to see enacted, we are where ware today because of kennedy's lifelong commitment to that cause. in a sense the effort is still his effort. the gains of congress will eventually pass will also be a part of his back in my part of massachusetts senator kennedy was always a good friend to the

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John W. Olver: first congressional district n recent years he developmentf the university of massachusetts pioneer valley life sciences institute and helped holy oak hospital, a critical health services provider in the connecticut valley. he was ever willing to exercise his seniority in the senate

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John W. Olver: when massachusetts companies needed it. and when campaign season came around, no one could bring out and motivate as many workers as senator kennedy. his stump speeches in remote corners of massachusetts for state or local candidates were always an oratorical treat for those lucky enough to hear them.

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John W. Olver: to me personally, senator kennedy was an aspiring and thoughtful friend i could always count on an immediate and passionate response to whatever was on his mind and on my mind and his attentive friendship came with a warm smile, a sense of humor, and a caring heart. senator kennedy's breadth of

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John W. Olver: leadership was unmatched in the congress. he was a tireless worker for his constituents and al humanity. and i'm honored to have known him and served with him.