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Edward M. Kennedy: “For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes…”

On the recordAugust 25, 2009
For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kennedy delivers a concession speech after his 1980 presidential campaign.

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