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August 26, 2009 LaDonna Harris, founder and President Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO), a long-time friend of the Kennedy family, was deeply saddened by the news of Senator Ted Kennedy’s death. “I remember spending time with Ted and the family at Hyannis Port. Even back in the 1960’s, he was for universal healthcare. As he said at the Democratic Convention in Denver last year, ‘the torch will be passed again to a new generation…’ We all have that responsibility now to fight for what is right and carry on the Kennedy family legacy. I only wish Ted had lived long enough to see real healthcare reform pass the Senate. He and his family will always be remembered for their contribution to this country and their support of Native American rights.” |
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