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Um...

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The congressman's father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., issued a supportive statement in which he said he's proud of his son for admitting his problem and taking steps to correct it.

"He has taken full responsibility for events that occurred ... and he will continue to cooperate fully with any investigation," the elder Kennedy said.

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If I was in charge, I'd have tried to blow this up for a few days before letting Porter Goss resign. Kennedy should still be crucified for this, assuming that it is as it appears to be.

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I find it interesting that he claims to have no recollection of the incident and yet can state with certainty that he hadn't been drinking. And Teddy's comments? Amazing.

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Text: Statements From Rep. Patrick Kennedy
May 05 12:35 PM US/Eastern
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By The Associated Press
Text of statements on Rep. Patrick Kennedy's traffic accident:


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Kennedy's first statement, released by his press secretary:

"I was involved in a traffic incident last night at First and C Street SE near the US Capitol. I consumed no alcohol prior to the incident. I will fully cooperate with the Capitol Police in whatever investigation they choose to undertake."

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Kennedy's full written statement:

"Last Tuesday, the Attending Physician of the United States Congress treated me for Gastroenteritis. The Attending Physician prescribed Phenergan, an anti-nausea medication, which in addition to treating Gastroenteritis, I now know can cause drowsiness and sedation.

Following the last series of votes on Wednesday evening, I returned to my home on Capitol Hill and took the prescribed amount of Phenergan and Ambien, which was also prescribed by the Attending Physician some time ago and I occasionally take to fall asleep. Some time around 2:45am, I drove the few blocks to the Capitol Complex believing I needed to vote. Apparently, I was disoriented from the medication. At that time, I was involved in a one-car incident in which my car hit the security barrier at the corner of 1st and C St., SE. At no time before the incident did I consume any alcohol.

At the time of the accident, I was instructed to park my car and was driven home by the United States Capitol Police. At no time did I ask for any special consideration, I simply complied with what the officers asked me to do.

I have the utmost respect for the United States Capitol Police and the job they do to keep Members of Congress and the Capitol Complex safe. I have contacted the Chief of Capitol Police and offered to meet with police representatives at their earliest convenience as I intend to cooperate fully with any investigation they choose to undertake."

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It really is 5 de Mayo.

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I gotta give that boy some class. It took guts admitting to what he did. Most would find a way out. He dove right in. BRAVO.
He should set an example for all our leaders.

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whoa wait. I heard today he's going to a drug rehab and admitted to being an alcoholic.
WTF?

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