edward kennedy said that the people who comprise the immigration, the type which this bill would give preference to, are relatively well educated and well-to-do and familiar with american ways. he knew there would be new immigration. media reports were also to the same effect. in a book from 1963 which just predates the serious debate on this law, former congressman and future appellate judge marion t bennett wrote a book called the "american immigration policies," and when he discussed immigration reform, he said, china and india would ultimately -- europeanration successor to our immigration largess. in 1962, president kennedy said there were 650 million people in communist china alone. the possibility that they might not take advantage of relaxed immigration restrictions is remote. in 1965, "u.s. news and world report" published an article for america's melting pot. the reported on rules by congress, showing the forecast of changes from many asian immigrants expected and said that restrictions against orientals and indians are wiped out. no one has predicted the size of asians to e

edward kennedy said that the thele who comprise immigration, the type this bill would give preference to, are relatively well educated and well-to-do and familiar with american ways. he knew there would be new immigration. media reports were to the same effect. 1963 which just predates the debate on the floor, former congressman and future appellate judge marion t bennett wrote a book called "american immigration policies," and when he discussed immigration reform, he said that china and india would ultimately be the immigration -- european successor. kennedy saidident the were 650 million people in communist china alone. the possibility that they might not take advantage of relaxed immigration restrictions is remote. in 1965, "u.s. news and world report "reported on america's wealth -- melting pot geared they said that these -- pot. they said that restrictions against orientals and indians are wiped out. ofone has predicted the size asians to enter the u.s., but it is predicted to be large. reported,ngeles times what is ahead is an almost more diverse mix of populations, favoring ita

and i would like to say that we are also the party of governor jerry brown and senator edward kennedy. [cheers and applause] i'd like torter: say a personal word to senator kennedy. ted, you're a tough competitor and a superb campaigner, and i can attest to that. [applause] carter: your speech before this convention was a magnificent statement of what the democratic party is and what it means to the people of this country and why a democratic victory is so important this year. i reach out to you tonight, and i reach out to all those who supported you in your valiant and passionate campaign. ted, your party needs, and i need you. [applause] carter: -- president carter: and i need your idealism and your dedication working for us. there is no doubt that even greater service lies ahead of you, and we are grateful to you and to have your strong partnership now in a larger cause to which your own life has been dedicated. i think you for your support. we'll make great partners this fall in whipping the republicans. [cheers and applause] president carter: we are democrats and we've had our di

closest we can come is summer of 1980 democratic convention jimmy carter was running against edward kennedyof democrats began getting very nervous that carter was going to get beaten by reagan. 21% mortgage rates, you know, the hostage crisis. two weeks before the convention carter's own majority leader in the senator, robertbird came out and said there should be an open convention. maybe should not choose carter. and the mention was i h-- his s te secretary of state. the carter people got nervous this would start a rock slide. didn't happen. >> terry, there's been an underlying theme in both races that hillary clinton has run for president of the united states. 2008 and this one. the theme how she herself related to the historic nature of what her candidacy represents how much she forefronts it with voters. and it seems to me, there's been a bit of an evolution in that respect that she's more embracing of that historical nature this time around than in 2008. is that your read as well? >> absolutely, chris. i think it very much is that. but typical to hillary clinton she comes at it from an

robert kennedy and republished again and 2008 with an introduction by his other brother senator edward kennedy. the phrase appears in scholarly articles and popular journals and popular media all the time. most americans take pride in the notions that we are a nation of immigrants. the story of immigrants success, the story of america as a safe haven or pops immigrants is woven -- is woven in much of our history. within one dollar is noted that the history of immigration is the history of america itself. true if you were focusing on native americans because they would be seeing history of america on the other side of immigration. but it runs throughout our history. up, the schoolg books focused on the famous successful immigrants, andrew carnegie, alexander graham bell, whose name became synonymous with the telephone he invented. john erickson, the great engineer. and occasionally, jack warner and his brothers who helped make the movie industry. every book would have a mention of the great immigrants scientist who helped us win the war. -- skippingein, nazi immigrantar . immigrant hero summer-

between cesar chavez and bobby kennedy, was authorized under lyndon johnson, was championed by edward kennedy, and has achieved enormous success in recent years under president obama as a result of the affordable care act. as a matter of fact, last year, 1300 health center organizations served more than 9000 urban and rural communities nationwide, serving as a health care home for more than 24 million patients, including nearly 7 million children and nearly 300,000 veterans. it must be said that our patients come from all walks farmworkers, ranch owners, retail workers, educators, and yes, even elected officials. health centers have grown to become the backbone of our nation's primary care system and a crucial element of our health care safety net, and health centers will be needed even more in the future as essential providers gain coverage under the eighth ea. most reasonably, -- under the aca. most recently, health centers have dealt with individuals affected by lead in flint and individuals affected by this virus. you for the thank support of the democratic party for so many decades. we a

. >> senator edward m. kennedy was once on the no-fly list.f a government bureaucrat can take away your freedom in secret with no standards, with no due process and impair your right to travel and also impair your right to defend yourself then these rights travel and self-defense are not natural rights. they are privileges to be given out by the government when and how the government wants in the supreme court has said emphatically they are natural rights. kennedy: freedom of movement for law-abiding citizens. >> if the government wants to prevent me from giving an incendiary speech or prevent me from traveling to another country or owning a gun can it do so? it has to sue me. he you have to bring action to action to accord them persuade a jury by a high standard that i'm unworthy of travel and that my speech is dangerous i can deal with the gun. i don't have to prove that i'm worthy of those rights. the government has to prove that i'm unworthy. yesterday -- were turned on its head. kennedy: one of the things that is the most worrisome to me

their issues with the terror watch list, it is the other issue, the no fly list, seen people like edward kennedyless accurate with the no fly list than the terror watch list. that's what's frustrating about what's happening on the senate floor. republicans and democrats should feel guilty about what they're doing to the american people now. why does both sides not put a clean bill forward that says if you are a terrorist or suspected of terrorism, you walk into a gun store, a red flag will stop you, prevent you, or alert local authorities you're trying to purchase a gun. a clean bill. both sides are playing politics and offering amendments that they attach to other bills. the democrats attach it to a mental health bill and stipulations that have to do with cdc funding for research. republicans attach to immigration, law enforcement, and defunding sanctuary cities. if these folks want to put forward something to stop things like orlando and any other, they would sit here and say let's do a clean bill. but if you're on the terror watch list or suspected, we will know if you try to purchase a firea

those people, i mean some of them, yes, potentially terrorists but some not, as we pointing out edward ted kennedy was on the no-fly list one point or his name was similar to one on the no-fly list he was stopped at the airport. so there are issues in terms of a blanket ban on people on terror list not being able to buy guns period, senator john cornyn put out an idea that kind of decompose tails with nra would be a three do a period if on watch list prosecutors have to go in front of a judge prove this person should not have a gun. >> burden of proof on government. >> initiative ra posted back saying due process. >> now, rob last night democraticallies on flo democrats on floor 15 hours filibuster to push for more gun control your action. >> we need to close a terrorists loophole we need to make sure we're he going universal background checks, now those that is the reason we're here. the grip of a senator and a common sense of two amendments that are very critical. >> we have been given a commitment. on a path forward, to get votes on the floor of the senate. on a measure to assure those on terro

in, complained he was stuck on the no-fly list in 2004, as was former massachusetts senator edward m kennedy. demsneversat was treated to express surprise that the democrats would use there must the ethical tactics on such a flawed effort that is unlikely morecceed rather than on consequential measures for the continue with the comments and calls in pennsylvania, sean. democrat line. caller: good morning. democratice the efforts because at least they are trying. it seems to me that the media always says that it is a mutual thing, but not to place blame, but i feel the republicans always say no. they say no sense president obama has been elected twice. the blackof guns in community is terrible. you talk about semiautomatics, but the handgun is killing my people every single day. it is a massacre in the city every day. someone is getting shot every day and people act like it is ok, and if it was any other product, any other product decides a gun, people would be in an uproar if it was happening every day. if the product was killing someone every day, i just do not understand. and they say the

. >> edward snowden is the row bow cop of whistleblowers. first here is what's happening on the next "kennedy." >> hello, "red eye" run aways. i will poach andy levey from your show and force him to talk about ebony williams and raid quo head. and judge napolitano joins me with news from the supreme court. we'll throw freedom all over your face. >>> live from america's news headquarters i'm kelly wright. good morning. here's what is happening. new financial worries for the uk this morning following the vote to leave the european union. fitch ratings has down graded the top credit grade from double a plus to just double a. and standard and pours and dropping the sovereign rating rating from triple-a to double-a. the down grades could add further turmoil to the already shaky markets including wall street and both agencies warn further down grades with still possible. abortion activists say it could take years for some of the 20 plus clinics shutdown by restrictions in texas to reopen. texas had 41 abortion facilities in 2013 when the republican-controlled legislature approved the law. it only h