Mr. Kennedy took things slowly, especially that first year. He did his homework, was seen more than he was heard and was deferential to veteran legislators.

• 于是肯尼迪遇事不急于处理，特别是在第一年。他做好自己的该做的事，对资深立法者颇为尊重；人们常常见到他到处忙碌，却很少听到关于他的新闻。