"I have fallen short in my life, but my faith has always brought me home."

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Source: Senator Edward M. Kennedy (2011). “True Compass: A Memoir”, p.336, Hachette UK

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Edward Kennedy was a U.S. Senator known for his advocacy on healthcare, civil rights, and education reform, shaping American policy for decades.

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