It is wonderful - it is wonderful to see Senators Markey and Senator Warren my dear friend and former governor, Deval Patrick, and his lovely wife Diane governors and members of Congress Cardinal O’Malley one of the finest secretary of states ever to represent America around the world, John Kerry, and Theresa and the best vice president this country has ever known, Mr.
He has rendered public service again and again and again. He also rendered outstanding service to my administration when we were dealing with the BP oil spill, 9/11. Kennedy Library Foundation these past 12 years. I want to thank Ken Feinberg for his service as chairman of the John F. I sure was proud, and I’m grateful for your friendship. I also want to thank you and Rose and Tatiana and your dad for sharing Caroline with us the past few years as America’s ambassador to Japan.Ĭaroline, you, true to form, did your country proud, and I’m sure your father and mom would have been proudest of all. Well, first of all, thank you so much, Jack, for that really kind introduction. The foundation will present the 2022 awards at a ceremony on May 22 at the John F.Hello, everybody. Both Whitmer and Benson are up for reelection this fall. Gretchen Whitmer received the award in 2021 for her work to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. "I am deeply moved and grateful for this recognition of our work in Michigan to ensure every voice is heard, every vote is counted and our democracy prevails against the unprecedented attempts to interfere with our elections and upend the will of the people," Benson said. Kennedy Library Foundation created the Profile in Courage Award in 1989 to honor Kennedy’s commitment and contribution to public service. And she faced GOP criticism for her decision to send out absentee ballot applications to registered voters ahead of the last presidential election during the COVID-19 pandemic. She's also opposed Republican efforts to change voting laws this legislative session. Liz Cheney, a Republican from Wyoming Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, also a Republican and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, an employee of the Fulton County election department in Georgia.īenson was Michigan's top election official amid a push by supporters of former President Donald Trump to overturn the battleground state's results in November 2020. The other honorees are Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy U.S. "Their service and courage inspire us all."
Kennedy and honorary president of the foundation.
"This year’s honorees put their careers and lives on the line to stand up for democratic principles and the integrity of our elections," said Caroline Kennedy, daughter of former President John F.
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