SENATOR INOUYE’S STATEMENT
FROM THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Senator Daniel K. Inouye and his wife Irene attended the memorial service for Senator Edward M. Kennedy today.  Senator Inouye and Senator Kennedy were elected to the Senate in 1962 and served together as allies for 47 years.

"It is difficult to say goodbye to a dear friend. However, I am consoled with the certainty that Ted Kennedy's spirit and message will continue to resonate in the Senate. The solemn but joyful celebration of Ted's life reminded one and all that we should remember to help the poor, to heal the sick, to feed the hungry and to be compassionate with those who are less fortunate than us. I will do my best to keep Ted's spirit alive."