this is why patrick kennedy is such an important person. remember who he was.f those african bombings during the '90s, he was the guy in charge of security. he got promoted after those disasters. on his during his tenure to this day, during benghazi, ambassador stevens wanted security increased. he would get 38 people. he wanted more. the country was a disaster. you know what kennedy did? he reduced it from 38 to nine. there were nine security people in country. that's it. >> as i said, we were just obtainedded these records about mrs. clinton's top staff cheryl mills, her executive assistant which is an ambassador rank in the state department. it is not what we traditionally understand an executive assistant to be. he is given he had the rank of ambassador. what did they know about these emails? and there is no doubt mrs. clinton was, her top people were being updated about the truth of what was going on in benghazi as the attack occurred, yet they put out that false information. so i think there is, what is there to hide? there is a great incentive not only o

served ambassador jean kennedy smith can it -- connecticut senator ted kennedy, junior, robert and patrick kennedyomment senator joe kennedy the third ambassador caroline kennedy, the tenant governor kathleen kennedy, and marilyn -- maryland house leader maria shriver. and i would also like to thank the key and all of the family members who are with us today, vicki, this was a wonderful wonderful occasion, thank you. [applause] you have done the nation a favor with your tireless efforts to construct this incredible, incredible chamber, which brings me to some opening remarks i would like to make with your permission. like my former colleagues in this chamber, i can remember vividly vividly, 41 years ago when i first stood as speaker on the floor of the united states senate i was the least senior senator, not only that year, but they tell me the least senior senator in all of american history, to be elected to the united states senate. senate majority is based on the previous offices you had held and i had been a county officer and since we all got elected we were elected usually on the same day, a

. >> patrick kennedy with his deep political connections and his name is pushing feds to fast track medicinalsearch. >> the federal government needs to get it done. >> it's a bold statement for kennedy, an out spoken addict. outspoken that making medical marijuana legal in any way is dangerous. that more children will be able to access it and more smokers will become addicted it to. now he thinks the only way to remove that risk is to have all medical marijuana products federally regulated, rigorously studied and strictly controlled. >> i think making this truly a medicine as opposed to forcing people to go on the street and try to buy something that they can't determine whether it is what it says it is. >> but he understands why sick patients want marijuana now. remember his father, ted kennedy, died of brain cancer and his brother lost his leg to cancer. >> i wouldn't have begrudged any member of my family with cancer, and they've all had cancer, anything that would have mitigated the chemo therapy. >> it's why he's meeting with everyone, from the fda to the white house, to speed things up.

. >> patrick kennedy, with his deep political connections and famous name, is pushing the feds to fastresearch. >> they ought to get at it quickly. the fda and the federal government, they ought to just get it done. we just need a greater urgency to this issue overall. >> it's a bold statement for kennedy. a recovering addict who's been outspoken that making medical marijuana legal in any way is dangerous. that more children will be able to access it and more smokers will become addicted it to. now he thinks the only way to remove that risk is to have all medical marijuana products federally regulated, rigorously studied and strictly controlled. >> i think making this truly a medicine as opposed to forcing people to go on the street and try to buy something that they can't determine whether it is what it says it is. >> but he understands why sick patients want marijuana now. remember his father, ted kennedy, died of brain cancer and his brother lost his leg to cancer. >> i wouldn't have begrudged any member of my family with cancer, and they've all had cancer, anything that would have

i do not know for a fact that patrick kennedy was in such a meeting. for all i know, for sure, he might have been having surgery that month and could of the a deputy or two deputies or something like that. we really do not know for sure but the responsibility is in his office for somebody to take the lead on such important matters. tom: there have been several court filing since the scandal broke and i think we have all the lawyers here from judicial watch have been involved and i think i'm correct in saying that the state department has yet to disclose to us when they became aware of these accounts of mrs. clinton. joe: i agree completely with what dan said about not knowing who it was. here's the better question -- we did not get a briefing at all. i will tell you something -- he didn't get everything. she treated -- she was treated how thomas bickering -- pickering was treated. you don't get cheryl mills angry at you by asking tough questions. she was treated like a queen. she did not have to do anything. i would be amazed if she got the traditional

i do not know for a fact that patrick kennedy was in such a meeting. for all i know, for sure, he might have been having surgery that month and could of the a deputy or two deputies or something like that. we really do not know for sure but the responsibility is in his office for somebody to take the lead on such important matters. tom: there have been several court filing since the scandal broke and i think we have all the lawyers here from judicial watch have been involved and i think i'm correct in saying that the state department has yet to disclose to us when they became aware of these accounts of mrs. clinton. joe: i agree completely with what dan said about not knowing who it was. here's the better question -- we did not get a briefing at all. i will tell you something -- he didn't get everything. she treated -- she was treated how thomas bickering -- pickering was treated. you don't get cheryl mills degree at you by asking tough questions. she was treated like a queen. she got a pastor and she did not have to do anything. i would be amazed if s

[applause] >> ladies and gentlemen please welcome congressman patrick j. kennedy.st night -- [laughter] he would be right out there wonder if you got a cup of coffee while you're waiting. am i right? then he would say i can't believe -- [laughter] and exit out the door right, kevin? i am so honored. my family is so honored as i see this crowd here i see my father. because all of you are part of his life. and seeing you brings back great memories for me, and my entire family. i want to take this moment before had the honor of introducing the vice president to acknowledge my mother joan bennett kennedy. [applause] >> of course my dad would be saying, make sure you remember your mother. [laughter] so i did. i did. i want to take this opportunity you know the thin as a phrase, my friend. they keep referring to my friend. well, it could never be more true than what he talked about joe biden. mr. vice president, you were there for him. he was there for you. in good times and in bad times. you are on the same side of the aisle but you were sitting next to each other for y

kennedy country. vicki, teddy, patrick, and your families, on family members and friends of teddy kennedy who are hereme. it is with pride that i and the people of boston accept the honor of hosting senator kennedy's fitting legacy. the edward m. kennedy institute for the united states senate like the great presidential library next door, is truly home here at columbia point in the city of boston. let me tell you how i know this. i was born nearby in the same st. margaret's hospital where senator kennedy came into the world. as a child, i walked this shore with my mother. she had stories of the kennedy family standing up for people like us. and then i learned it firsthand. as a young man, i went to the dedication to rose kennedy at wells avenue and harley street in dorchester. it was where my predecessor mayor john f. fitzgerald built a home for his family and raised his graceful daughter rose. he went to congress and fought to protect immigrants against hatred. we heard the echoes when senator kennedy stood up for justice and whatever he sang "sweet adeline." i talked to rose's son, the lion of the s

my friend patrick kennedy talks about everybody has to have a checkup from the neck up.advocating that when you're going to your kids kindergarten shots, your doctor should ask you then how you kid is doing mentally and what is going on. the day that they start school, organization -- our organization is working on mandated teacher training. we are getting people to look at signs if the kid's depressed and get it reported right away so kids can get the help they need. you're right. whether it is intervention or prevention, it is all the same. some of us get lost in nomenclature and words. it is often the right reasons to get people talking and get the help they need. host: dave in albuquerque, new mexico. caller: i wanted to get both of your opinions on the hereditary factor. i have bipolar disorder. i was homicidal and suicidal and all that. because i have optimistic side, i didn't go through with it. my father had depression and he used alcohol as a substance abuse. my brother had depression, too and he committed suicide. i wanted to get your opinion on the hereditary