Today, Congressman Faleomavaega issued the following statement on the death of Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy of Massachusetts.

"Senator Kennedy was an iconic member of the U.S. Senate whose presence will be greatly missed.  Throughout his 47 years of public service in the Senate, Senator Kennedy demonstrated unyielding support for the poor and did everything he could to assist underserved communities.  American Samoa is a beneficiary of the many federal programs that Senator Kennedy championed and, for that, we are forever grateful for his service.  On behalf of the people of American Samoa, I extend our condolences to his wife and children, and pray that God will be with them during their time of sorrow.”