I believe that successfully addressing our national security needs while protecting our basic freedoms and civil liberties requires continual Congressional oversight, and I will continue to work to assert the role of this body in carrying out this grave responsibility. Patrick J. Kennedy addressassertbasic share on social
My mother is still battling alcoholism. Patrick J. Kennedy alcoholismbattlemother Change image and share on social
In my state, over 17,000 households are going hungry on a regular basis. Patrick J. Kennedy 000basishousehold Change image and share on social
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 agechildclass Change image and share on social
The key battleground in the war on terrorism, therefore, is in the minds of the American public. Patrick J. Kennedy americanbattlegroundkey Change image and share on social
Today, our economy is about an economy of ideas. Patrick J. Kennedy economyideatoday Change image and share on social
My state has the highest child poverty rate in all of New England, above the national average. Patrick J. Kennedy averagechildengland Change image and share on social
Moreover, as the leadership of the House confirmed last year, the Administration remains opposed to a congressional resolution on the Armenian Genocide due to Turkish objections. This approach sends absolutely the wrong signal to Turkey and to the rest of the world. Patrick J. Kennedy absolutelyadministrationapproach share on social
I see the policy of opposing same-sex marriages or unions, whatever you call it, as bigotry or discrimination. Patrick J. Kennedy bigotrycalldiscrimination Change image and share on social