Motion Picture Association of America Chairman and CEO Dan Glickman made the following statement upon news of the death of Senator Ted Kennedy:
“Ted Kennedy was a titan not only to his family but also for this country he so loved. I had an opportunity to know him and learn from him not only during my years serving in Congress, but also during my service as the director of the Institute of Politics at the John F.Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Ted was the driving force behind this institution which embodied his family’s devotion to public service and his quest to inspire young people to serve in politics. Ted accomplished so much in his career because he was driven by his passion for justice for every citizen. He frequently found allies for his causes with some of his most ideologically opposite colleagues, yet he never compromised his ideals or his values.”
“Ted famously said that ‘Our future may lie beyond our vision, but it is not completely beyond our control.’ As our country continues to face difficult challenges, the leadership and bipartisanship that Senator Kennedy personified will be surely missed. Yet, his passion for doing the right thing and effecting positive change to create a better future will serve as a beacon for our leaders.”
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