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as e to an end. And the extraordinary good that he did lives on. For his family, he was a guardian. For America, he was the defender of a dream. I spoke earlier this morning to Senator Kennedyamp。39。s beloved wife, Vicki, who was to the end such a wonderful source of encouragement and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, his children Kara, Edward, and Patrick。 his stepchildren Curran and Caroline。 the entire Kennedy family。 decadesamp。39。 worth of his staff。 the people of Massachusetts。 and all Americans who, like us, loved Ted Kennedy. END 10:00 . ED