U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa), the first veteran of the Iraq War to serve in Congress, speaks after receiving the six annual John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award, at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Monday, Nov 23, 2009, in Cambridge, Mass.. The awards are presented annually to two exceptional individuals whose contributions in elective office, community service, or advocacy demonstrate the impact and the value of public service in the spirit of John F. Kennedy. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) Mon Nov 23, 6:30 PM ET