2009 : In response to Pope Benedict XVI , Kennedy called for Sen . Sen. Edward M Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery . The late senator 's son , U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy , addressed those on the steps , saying how his father `` knew that he was only great because he had great people supporting him . '' President Obama hailed Kennedy as ` ` a champion for those who had none ''
2009 : In response to Pope Benedict XVI , Kennedy called for Sen . Sen. Edward M Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery . President Obama hailed Kennedy as ` ` a champion for those who had none ''