Senate Proceeding on Sep 10th, 2009 :: 6:02:50 to 6:10:25
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Don Cazayoux: ask unanimous consent that the previous order with respect to the vote on confirmation of the nomination of cass sunstein be modified to provide that the vote on confirmation occur at 3:40 p.m. with the other provisions remaining in order.

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Speech By: Don Cazayoux

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Don Cazayoux: the presiding officer: without objection. mr. aka: mr. president, i rise today to pay tribute to my friend from massachusetts, senator edward moore kennedy, who improved the lives of so

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Don Cazayoux: many people during his 46 years of service in the senate. my warm aloha and prayers continue to be with vicki kennedy, staff members, the kennedy family, and his many friends. i ask unanimous consent that my

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Don Cazayoux: full statement be included in the record. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. aka: senator kennedy's life-long commitment to public service produced a proud legacy that has included expanding access to quality health care,

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Don Cazayoux: protecting an empowering our -- and empowering our nation's workforce, and ensuring civil and voting rights. before outlining several of senator kennedy's important achievements, i want to share a story that demonstrates our shared commitment to helping

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Don Cazayoux: working families and his optimistic outlook about the future. a beaming senator kennedy flagged me down on the morning of march 2,005.

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Don Cazayoux: he asked me if i had seen the "washington post" in an editorial criticizing the bankruptcy overhaul under consideration in the senate. the "post" indicated that the bill could be made more fair by the inclusion of several amendments by senator kennedy, which intend to protect -- intended to protect consumers,

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Don Cazayoux: and my amendment to better inform consumers about the true costs associated with credit card use. after my amendment was defeated, senator kennedy was the first member to approach me. he complimented me for my work and told me we would win on the

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Don Cazayoux: amendment one day. senator kennedy was right. it too me another four years, but my credit card minimum payment warning and credit counseling referral legislation was enacted this may. -- this may as part of the

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Don Cazayoux: credit card reform law. as an eternal optimist, senator kennedy never stopped advocating for increased access to quality health care. senator kennedy helped establish community health centers, the children's health insurance program, and programs that

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Don Cazayoux: assist individuals suffering from h.i.v.-aids. these are just a few of the many health accomplishments that senator kennedy helped bring about that improved the quality of life for millions of people in our country.

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Don Cazayoux: despite continuing to battle cancer, senator kennedy's passion to expand access to quality health care never ceased. i also greatly appreciate all of the work done by senator kennedy to improve the lives of members

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Don Cazayoux: of our nation's workforce. senator kennedy helped increase the federal minimum wage 16 times. he fought for strong workplace, health, and safety standards. promoted equal pay for equal work and securing retirement benefits.

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Don Cazayoux: senator kennedy's career-long dedication to ensuring civil and voting rights helped bring about numerous changes that have made our country stronger, more equitable and just. he condemned the poll tax, made

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Don Cazayoux: efforts to lower the voting age to 18, and removed voting barriers. in his -- in addition and his accomplishments and his advocacy for the people of our country, i remember ted kennedy as a true friend, always generous with his

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Don Cazayoux: assistance and time. for many years my desk was next to senator kennedy's. he welcomed me to the senate and always provided sound advice and guidance. in 1990,espite the long

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Don Cazayoux: journey, senator kennedy came to hawaii to help me during my first senate campaign. i rember the rally that we held in honolulu at mckinley high school as being one of the largest ever held in hawaii.

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Don Cazayoux: we also had a memorable visit to an early childhood development program. footage of the event was hawaii showing senator kennedy and me singing "itsy-bitsy spider" to the children.

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Don Cazayoux: we toured the children's hospital where we saw the devastating effect that crystal meth was having on families. senator kennedy visited the university of hawaii's john f. kennedy theater where he received an award for his work on health care.

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Don Cazayoux: he spoke eloquently about our great country, congressional debates, civil rights, and economic empowerment programs. i, along with every member of this body, will very much miss our friend from massachusetts, senator kennedy's extraordinary work has improved the quality of

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Don Cazayoux: life for so many people. we can honor his memory by continuing to work to address the issues senator kennedy was so passionate about, such as, meaningful health care and immigration reform.

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Don Cazayoux: i say aloha to my good friend and colleague, senator kennedy. thank president. the presiding officer: under the previous order, occurs on the