Former Rep. Roemer presented both Senators Hagel and Kennedy with the Edmund S. Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award. After he outlined Senator Hagel’s biography and the reasons for his receiving this award, Senator Hagel spoke about his career. Mr. Kovler related Senator Kennedy’s biography and his career accomplishments that earned him this award. Senator Kennedy talked about his experiences in developing legislation, and described some of the policy priorities in education and child care that mean the most to him.