Richard Nixon actually said...

Mrs. Newlin, there is very little I can add to that citation, but we do want you to know that the people of this country are grateful for the sacrifice of your son.

Context

Remarks on Presenting the Medal of Honor Posthumously to Pfc. Melvin E. Newlin, USMC.

03/17/1969

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