I want to go on record and thank Senator Clinton for running a spirited campaign. She made our nominee a better candidate and proved to be formidable when it came to her grasp of the issues.

Hillary Clinton is a great Democrat, and as Senator Obama said last night, will lead the charge for universal healthcare in the Senate.

Ted Kennedy became the Lion of the Senate after his failed bid to win the 1980 nomination. In my opinion Senator Clinton is the heir apparent to that legacy with her detailed knowledge and passion for the issues that matter most to Democrats.