As we welcomed President Barack Obama into office, Senator Ted Kennedy collapsed today while enjoying a luncheon at the Captiol’s Statuary Hall. Ted suffered a seizure as paramedics were called just after 2:30 EST. He was in the company of former presidential candidate John Kerry and former vice-president Walter Mondale. The Senator was wheeled out on a stretcher and taken to Washington Hospital Center.
After the incident a moment of silence was reportedly held. Obama also shared his concern…
Via The Australian:
“First of all, I know that while I was out of the room, concern was expressed about Teddy. I would be lying to you if I did not say that right now, a part of me is with him. And I think that’s true for all of us. This is a joyous time. But it’s also a sobering time. And my prayers are with him and his family and Vicki.”
Kennedy was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May and has been battling health issues. I hope nothing but the best for Ted and his family.
-UPDATE-
Per USA Today:
“Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., told USA TODAY’s Ken Dilanian that he spoke with Kennedy before the senator was put in an ambulance. His old friend, Dodd said, told him ” ‘I’ll be OK, I’ll see you later,’ just that kind of chatter.”
