The Lion Roars Once More Kennedy Makes Emotional Pitch For Health Care Reform

A day that was designed to produce conversation and cohesion on reforming the health care system ended with an emotional pitch.

President Barack Obama, concluding a summit with leaders from Congress, the non-profit world, the medical and the insurance industries, entered the closing session at the East Room of the White House with a guest by his side.

"Ladies and gentlemen," the voiced boomed over the loudspeaker, "the president of the United States accompanied by Senator Ted Kennedy."