He never, ever, ever, ever gave up unrelenting, unconditional optimism. Because, you see, Ted believed in the fundamental goodness of the American people. He believed that everyone deserves a fair shot, that the middle class built this country and unions built the middle class. He did. For real. Teddy believed. Teddy believed our institution was all about making life better for people, for all Americans, by ensuring they have access to a good job, a fair wage, decent health care, which Teddy called the cause of his life. (12:42–12:51)
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Asserts that Teddy Kennedy believed in the importance of the middle class and unions in building the country.
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