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The U.S. Capitol Police Honor Guard departs after leading attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. as chairman of this oversight group…said 'we got to call this the way we see it.' We rushed back, met with President Reagan, and Dick Lugar and others changed history with that event. It was remarkable." Kerry learned early on, from his Republican colleague, that working together would ensure lasting change on a global scale. Lugar was similarly influenced by a senator from across the aisle. "I did not have the pleasure of serving Sen. Jim Risch (ID) 52 THE CAPITOL DOME The Honorable Chuck Hagel recounts his many years of public service. with Senator (J. William) Fulbright in the Senate. He left office two years before I was elected to represent Indiana. But his influence on my career was profound and permanent." Lugar earned a Rhodes scholarship and followed in Sen. Fulbright's footsteps all the way to Pembroke College at Oxford. They both focused on government and economics under the same tutor—R. B. McCallum. The two exchanged many letters during Lugar's first year at Oxford, with Sen. Fulbright offering advice and guidance to the student. Upon election to the Senate, both men sought seats on the committee, and both would eventually ascend to the chairmanship. Both would have some of the most influential, prolific careers ever seen on the committee. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society was honored to recognize this timetested, wide-reaching committee and some of the exceptional senators Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (NH) listens to stories from the speakers. WINTER 2013