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 americanamplifyasset Change image and share on social
No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes, and professions. Patrick J. Kennedy addictionafflictage Change image and share on social
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 000absenceamerican share on social
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 americanbilliondepression Change image and share on social
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 abundanceaddfail share on social
And how the government communicates about homeland security is central to how the public responds. Patrick J. Kennedy centralcommunicategovernment Change image and share on social
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
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 abilityconcerncontribute share on social
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 americaamericancommunity Change image and share on social
As the bill requires, any terror alert system must give people and organizations some indication about what steps they must take to improve their own security and assist in the Nation's security. Patrick J. Kennedy alertassistbill Change image and share on social
