Richard Nixon actually said...

Because they have made us proud of being Americans and also reminded us that we should be proud of our younger generation, the youth of America, I am honored to be here with them.

Context

Remarks on Presenting the Medal of Honor to Three Members of the United States Army.

03/06/1969

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