There are many honors and privileges bestowed on the occupant of this house, but few mean as much to me as the chance to award America's highest civilian medal to the recipients that are here today.
Remarks on Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.
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