PlusCapitol Hill Somber at Kennedy NewsCapitol Hill Somber at Kennedy NewsThe Associated PressLawmakers are quick to offer prayers and words of comfort for Sen. Edward Kennedy upon news that the Massachusetts lawmaker has a malignant brain tumor. (May 20)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] SOT: Senator Robert Byrd, D-WVa...Video: Senator Robert Byrd, D-Wva....longest serving senator 3:15 p.m. ''Ted my dear friend'' Video: Video of ByrdTrack: Tears from the nation's longest serving senator-- Video: maybe let Byrd run a bit--then to stakeout video--walkup if it works--or just backtime to Reid bite:Track: As the devastating diagnosis that Ted Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor hit his colleagues. SOT: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.from stakeout roughly 2:22-2:23we stand as a body, and certainly a Democratic family, with our affection, our love and our prayers with Senator Ted Kennedy. We are confident of his recovery. SOT: Senator Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. 2:24 p.m.''He's a strong guy and has great heart. And we're confident he's going to be back here. So we wish he and Vicki and the family well. Dodd will break up at the end--shud let it run a bit... Video: wide shot of senate//maybe video of Warner at 2:21, McConnell at stakeoutTrack: Republican support for Kennedy was heartfelt as well.. Video: senator Arlen Specter, R-Pa.Track: Senator Arlen Specter once was misdiagnosed with a brain tumor. He's currently undergoing chemotherapy for Hodgkins disease: Specter SOT2:23 ''Senator kennedy is a real fighter--we all know that, I'm betting on senator kennedy.'' Video: two shot of Bush and first lady if we have it--maybe from visit today to chinese embassyTrack: President Bush and the First Lady are said to be deeply saddened. Video: Graphic of statementTrack: In a statement, they call kennedy a man of tremendous courage, remarkable strength, and powerful spirit--and say they join Americans ''in praying for his full recovery.'' Video: Video of...