Ted Kennedy was the third longest serving Senator in US history. As Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America says "Kennedys lineage, liberal views and legislative accomplishments ensure him a permanent place in the national consciousness"John Kerry said of his service in Congress "Every major piece of legislation in that time, he has had an impact on one way or another"
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them" - each is true of Senator Kennedy.
