2009 Kennedy Center Honors Reception at the State Department in Washington

United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left center, enjoys a smile as the 2009 Kennedy Center honorees assemble for the formal group photo following the Artist's Dinner at the United States Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, December 5, 2009. From left to right: Bruce Springsteen, Secretary Clinton, Mel Brooks, and Dave Brubeck. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool