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Ted Kennedy

Ted Kennedy was an American politician and U.S. senator from Massachusetts, serving from 1962 to 2009. A leading Democratic voice, he often emphasized public service, civil rights, and national unity, as reflected in the quote about what unites us.

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Quotes by Ted Kennedy

What divides us pales in comparison to what unites us. — Ted Kennedy

What Unites Us Matters More Than Division

Ted Kennedy’s line begins by shifting the reader’s focus from conflict to common ground. Rather than denying that differences exist, it argues that they are smaller in moral significance than the ties people already shar...

Created on: 7/1/2026