On Friday, the John F. Kennedy Library announced it would give its Profile in Courage Award to Sen. Mitt Romney for his “historic vote” to impeach President Trump during his first impeachment trial.
Part of the reasoning was Romney’s willingness to break with the rest of his party to cast a controversial – to Republicans – vote.
Caroline Kennedy, Former Ambassador and daughter of President Kennedy, said in a statement, “Senator Romney ‘s commitment to our Constitution makes him a worthy successor to the senators who inspired my father to write Profiles in Courage.”
“He reminds us that our Democracy depends on the courage, conscience and character of our elected officials,” she added.- READ MORE
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