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“Despite our political differences, it is hard to imagine an act of greater consequence than Vice President Pence’s decision to certify the 2020 presidential election during an attack on the U.S. Capitol,” [daughter Caroline Kennedy and her son] wrote. “Upholding his oath to the Constitution and following his conscience, the Vice President put his life, career, and political future on the line.”
Pence in the same release said that he was “deeply humbled and honored” to receive the award.
The foundation has presented the Profile in Courage award annually since 1989 to “public servants who have made courageous decisions of conscience without regard for the personal or professional consequences.”
Last year’s recipient was Republican Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, who was awarded for “expanding voting rights and standing up for free and fair elections despite party opposition.”
Pence in the same release said that he was “deeply humbled and honored” to receive the award.
The foundation has presented the Profile in Courage award annually since 1989 to “public servants who have made courageous decisions of conscience without regard for the personal or professional consequences.”
Last year’s recipient was Republican Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, who was awarded for “expanding voting rights and standing up for free and fair elections despite party opposition.”
