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Symposium we wish to express our deepest appreciation to Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg we will cover and listen to reflections this afternoon also to express our gratitude to the honorable Robert Katzman the chief judge for the Second Circuit to make this extraordinary symposium possible. And from the Georgetown Law Center professor hartman and william r. The authorized biographer seven coauthors of a recent book my own words. So dr. Bernstein who works in the areas of regulation personnel and administrative reform from serving as the founding dean as the Woodrow Wilson school of International Affairs as president of brandeis and for the last seven years of his life at the school of Foreign Service. We are deeply grateful to those who have generously supported the symposium in enabling us to bring a steamed guest including Vice President al gore and tim russert and justices Justice Sotomayor and Justice Breyer to take place in this forum that honors dr. Bernsteins many contributions to o
Symposium we wish to express our deepest appreciation to Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg we will cover and listen to reflections this afternoon also to express our gratitude to the honorable Robert Katzman the chief judge for the Second Circuit to make this extraordinary symposium possible. And from the Georgetown Law Center professor hartman and william r. The authorized biographer seven coauthors of a recent book my own words. So dr. Bernstein who works in the areas of regulation personnel and administrative reform from serving as the founding dean as the Woodrow Wilson school of International Affairs as president of brandeis and for the last seven years of his life at the school of Foreign Service. We are deeply grateful to those who have generously supported the symposium in enabling us to bring a steamed guest including Vice President al gore and tim russert and justices Justice Sotomayor and Justice Breyer to take place in this forum that honors dr. Bernsteins many contributions to o
Hosted by Georgetown University and runs about one hour 15 minutes and begins with remarks by the universities president. [applause] good afternoon everyone and welcome. Its a pleasure to be with all of you. Azhar Spring Semester draws to a close for our bernstein symposium. I wish to begin by expressing our deepest appreciation to Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg forn joining us here on campus today. Its an honor to welcome her to gaston hall and to hear her reflections this afternoon. I also wish to express our gratitude to the honorable Robert Katzmann, chief judge of u. S. Court of appeals for the Second Circuit, for all his efforts to make this extraordinary symposium possible for our community. I look for to sharing a few more words about judge katzmann in just a moment. Id also like to thank professor Mary Hartnett and professor Wendy Williams from our Georgetown Law Center who will join Justice Ginsburg in conversation today. Ive has a hartman and professor williams are Justice Gins