On the recordMay 11, 2011
Heroism lies just as much in the action of their fellow officers and the hearts of the fellow citizens they've sworn to protect.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBarack Obama: “Heroism lies just as much in the action of their fellow officers and the hearts of the fellow citizens they've sworn to…”
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Remarks at a Ceremony Honoring the National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS
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