In the last 5 years, American employers have lost over $150 billion of productivity to depression alone. That is more than the GDP of 28 different States during the same period. Patrick J. Kennedy americanbilliondepression Change image and share on social
If we do not provide education for every single American, we are consigning those without an education to second-class status. Patrick J. Kennedy americanclassconsign Change image and share on social
So if we are really concerned about generating more taxes, we ought to be investing in our people, not taking away the kinds of resources that contribute to their ability to become greater taxpayers in this country. Patrick J. Kennedy abilityconcerncontribute share on social
And how the government communicates about homeland security is central to how the public responds. Patrick J. Kennedy centralcommunicategovernment Change image and share on social
On the other hand, the American public possesses a great resilience and strength, and good risk communication strategies can tap into and even amplify those assets. Patrick J. Kennedy americanamplifyasset Change image and share on social
Americans have been given goals to achieve in Iraq, but not the standards by which to measure progress. And the only assurance Americans have been given that we can reach those goals is to trust the President and his Administration at their word. Patrick J. Kennedy achieveadministrationamerican share on social
Franklin Roosevelt said the test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance to those who have much; it is whether we provide enough to those who have too little. This reconciliation package fails that test as well. Patrick J. Kennedy abundanceaddfail share on social
Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. Patrick J. Kennedy behaviorchangecreate Change image and share on social
Democrats believe that government should reflect the sense of community that Americans demonstrated after Katrina - the sense of community that has defined and united America throughout its history. Patrick J. Kennedy americaamericancommunity Change image and share on social
No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes, and professions. Patrick J. Kennedy addictionafflictage Change image and share on social
