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Quotation Of The Week: Remembering Teddy — And Senate Comity

What’s This? A new feature. Each week, we’re going to pick a newsworthy or huh?-worthy or whoa-worthy quotation that stuck with us.

OK, What’s This Quotation? President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and just about every Massachusetts politician turned out for Monday's dedication ceremony of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate here in Boston. Arizona Sen. John McCain — often a foil of Kennedy's — was also there, and he was one of several speakers to recall the late senator's ability to find "common ground” with Republicans.

Where Can I Find Out More About This Topic? Check out Asma Khalid's WBUR feature on the new Senate institute and its lofty goals.

How About Previous Quotations Of The Week? They’re all here.

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