Richard Nixon actually said...

I believe also as I stand here, that as time goes on, millions more of your countrymen will look back at the experience that you have participated in and they will reach the conclusion that you served the cause of the land of the free by being brave, brave far beyond the call of duty.

Context

Remarks on Awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Twelve Members of the Armed Services.

05/13/1970

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