Regarding education, Kennedy advocated small classes, well-trained teachers who conform to state standards and funding for after-school programs.
He also spoke about prescription drugs and HMOs, saying, "You want your doctor to be the one making decisions, not some bureaucrat in the government."
Kennedy also called for an increase in federal Pell Grants and attacked the proposed Republican tax cut.
He praised the high level of convention participation as encouraging evidence of young people's commitment to these issues, closing his speech with his appreciation.
"I am very happy to have the support of the young Democrats," Kennedy said. "The very best way that I can thank you for that is to be the very best U.S. senator, and that I will be."