Edward M. Kennedy: “this legislation would slow the pace of medical breakthroughs that not only save lives, but also improve the quality of…”

The hope rises again.

This November, the torch will be passed again to a new generation of Americans. So with Barack Obama and for you and for me, our country will be committed to his cause. And the dream lives on.

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.

We believe that immigrants, like women and African Americans before them, have rights in this country, and the time is ripe for a new civil rights moment.